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A  BIBLIOGRAPHY  OF 


Prior  to  I860. 


PREPARED    BY 

EDMUND  J.  JAMES,  PH.  D., 

Professor  in  the  University  of  Chicago, 

ASSISTED  BY 

MILO  J.  LOVELESS, 

Graduate  Student  in  the  University  of  Chicago* 


SPRINGFIELD,  ILL.: 
HILLIPS  BEOS.,  STATE  PRINTERS, 
1899. 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


Introduction  by  Edmund  J.  James. 

List  of  newspapers  according  to  place  of  publication,  arranged  alphabetically. 

Appendix  A— Chronological  List  of  Missouri  and  Illinois  Newspapers,  1808-1897,  in  the 
>St.  Louis  Mercantile  Library. 

Appendix  tf— List  of  County  Histories  of  Illinois,  with  date  of  publication, 
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INTRODUCTION. 


The  following  list  of  newspapers  has  been  compiled  from  the  vari- 
ous sources  of  information  to  be  found  in  public  and  private  libraries, 
;such  as  state  histories,  county  histories,  occasional  addresses,  etc., 
etc. 

A  circular  letter  was  also  sent  out  to  the  various  newspapers  in  the 
'State,  and  to  persons  who  had  been  connected  with  newspapers 
formerly  published,  asking  for  their  cooperation  in  enabling  us  to 
make  these  data  as  full  and  accurate  as  possible.  To  those  who  as- 
sisted us,  as  very  many  did,  we  desire  to  express  our  cordial  thanks. 
To  those  who  for  any  reason  failed  to  respond  to  our  communica- 
tions, we  can  only  express  our  sincere  regret  that  we  have  not  had 
the  benefit  of  their  information. 

We  are  aware  that  many  defects  exist  in  this  list.  It  is  probable 
that  it  contains  many  mistakes.  We  can  only  say  that  we  have  done 
the  very  best  we  could  under  the  circumstances,  and  have  taken  the 
greatest  pains  to  insure  the  accuracy  of  all  the  information  given. 
It  could  not,  however,  on  the  whole,  be  more  accurate  than  the 
sources  from  which  it  is  drawn,  and  anyone  who  has  worked  with 
county  histories  is  aware  of  the  frequency  of  errors  arising  from  ig- 
norance or  carelessness,  which  disfigure  those  publications. 

We  lay  claim  indeed,  to  having  done  nothing  more  than  made  a 
fair  start  at  this  work  of  compiling  an  accurate  and  full  list  of  the 
newspapers  published  in  this  State,  with  such  information  in  regard 
to  the  place  of  publication,  publishers,  etc.,  as  we  have  been  able  to 
obtain. 

It  is  hoped  that  the  State  Historical  Library  may  at  some  no  dis- 
tant date  be  enabled  by  the  Legislature  to  put  the  work  of  revising 
this  list  in  the  hands  of  a  competent  person  who  will  be  enabled  to 
visit  the  various  counties  in  the  State  and  obtain  fuller  and  more  ac- 
curate information  than  is  possible  through  any  personal  or  circular 
letters. 

An  effort  has  been  made  to  indicate  the  places  where  files  of  the 
early  newspapers  are  to  be  found  in  all  cases  where  we  have  been 
able  to  obtain  such  information. 

There  must,  however,  be  many  files  of  the  early  years  in  the  pos- 
.session  of  individuals,  and  possibly  of  associations  or  libraries,  pri- 
vate and  public,  of  which  we  have  been  able  to  get  no  trace. 


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We  hereby  extend  an  earnest  request  to  all  persons  interested  in 
this  subject,  and  everyone  interested  in  the  early  history  of  the  State 
ought  to  be  interested  in  it,  to  send  to  the  Librarian  of  the  State 
Historical  Library  at  Springfield  any  corrections  or  additions  which 
they  are  able  to  make  regarding  this  list. 

The  newspapers  of  a  community  form  one  of  the  most  valuable 
sources  of  its  history,  and  if  we  could  only  get  complete  files  of  Illi- 
nois newspapers,  it  would  be  possible  to  write  a  fair  history  of  the 
State  from  these  alone. 

EDMUND  J.  JAMES. 


LIST  OF  NEWSPAPERS. 


Abingdon,  Knox  Co. 

Messenger,  1856-58:  Published  by  Chambers  and  White  and  edited  by 
0.  White. 

Nonpariel. :  It  was  published  by  D.  H.  Elliott.  (See  Chap- 
man &  Co.'s  History  of  Knox  Co.,  p  540.) 

Alton,  Madison  Co. 

Western. Pioneer  and  Baptist  Standard  Bearer,  1829-38(?):  Published 
at  Upper  Alton  after  1836.  Its  publishers  were  J.  M.  Peck,  E. 
Rogers  and  Rev.  Washington  Leverett.  With  the  beginning  of 
its  second  year  it  was  known  as  the  Western  Pioneer.  It  was  an 
organ  of  the  Baptist  Church.  Files,  1830-38,  in  the  Chicago  His- 
torical Society  Library.  (See  Rock  Springs  Pioneer). 

Spectator,  1832-39:  Published  first  in  Upper  Alton  by  0.  M.  Adams 
and  Edward  Breath.  Firm  soon  dissolved,  and  Mr.  Breath  con- 
ducted it  alone  and  removed  it  to  Lower  Alton  (now  Alton)  in 
October,  1832.  Mr.  J.  T.  Hudson,  successor  to  Mr.  Breath,  edited 
-and  published  it,  1834-36;  W.  A.  Beaty,  1836;  D.  Ward,  1836-37; 
Wm.  Hessin,  1837;  Mr.  Hessin  and  Seth  T.  Sawyer,  1837;  Mr. 
Hessin,  1837-38;  J.  Clark  Virgin  in  December,  1838,  and  he  soon 
suspended  it.  It  was  Whig  in  politics,  giving  much  discussion  to 
the  banking  system  of  the  country.  Files  in  the  Chicago  Histori- 
cal Society  Library. 

American,  1833:  Founded  by  J.  S.  Buchanan ;  devoted  to  the  agricul- 
tural, mechanical  and  mercantile  interests  of  Lower  Alton  and 
surrounding  country;  religious  but  not  denominational.  Pub- 
lished by  Messrs.  Baily  and  Parks  and  edited  by  Rev.  T. 
Lippincott. 

Telegraph,  1836  to  1882:  Founded  by  R.  M.  Tread  way  and  L.  M. 
Parks.  Published  by  Messrs.  Treadway,  Parks  and  S.  G.  Bailey, 
1836-37;  Parks  and  Bailey,  1837;  Mr.  Parks,  1837;  Mr.  Parks 
and  John  Bailhache,  1837;  Mr.  Bailhache,  1837-38.  In  1838  S.  R. 
Dolbee  purchased  a  half  interest  and  firm  continued  until  1850 
when  Dolbee  was  succeeded  by  Wm.  H.  Bailhache,  son  of  John 
Bailhache.  From  1852-54,  Mr.  E.  L.  Baker  was  one  of  the  firm. 
Mr.  Baker  and  L.  A.  Parks  conducted  it,  1854-55.  In  1855  the 
Telegragh  was  merged  in  the  Courier  (which  see)  and  so  remained 
until  the  death  of  the  Courier  in  1861,  when  L.  A.  Parks,  J.  T. 
Beem  and  8.  V.  Grossman  revived  the  publication  of  the  Tele- 

Saph.  Parks  and  Grossman  continued  its  publication  1861-64; 
r.  Parks  and  Thos.  S.  Pinckard,  1864-66;  Mr.  Parks,  1866; 
Parks  and  Chas.  Holden,  1866-67;  Parks,  Holden  and  W.  T. 
Norton  1867-75;  Holden  and  Norton,  1875-80;  Mr.  Norton,  1880  to 
date  1882.  Mr.  John  Bailhache  was  its  editor,  1837-41,  and 
from  1841  for  several  years  it  was  edited  by  Geo.  T.  M.  Davis. 


Alton,  Madison  Co. — Continued. 

It  was  known  simply  as  the  Telegraph  until  1841,  when  it  be- 
came the  Alton  Telegraph  and  Democratic  Review.  In  1853  it  be- 
came the  Alton  Telegraph  and  Madison  County  Review,  which 
name  it  retained  until  merged  in  the  Courier.  When  the  Whig 
party  died  it  became  a  strong  Republican  organ.  During  the  fall 
of  1836  great  excitement  spread  over  the  country  as  a  conse- 
quence of  John  Quincy  Adams'  contest  in  Congress  over  the 
right  of  petition.  It  is  claimed  that  the  Telegraph  was  the  only 
paper  west  of  Cincinnati  which  supported  Mr.  Adams  in  that 
struggle.  In  1852  the  Daily  was  begun,  however,  the  weekly  was 
continued.  Files,  1836-50,  in  Chicago  Historical  Society  Library 
and  scattered  copies  are  in  the  office  and  with  the  Alton  Library 
Association. 

Observer,  1836 :  This  paper  was  first  published  in  St.  Louis  as  an 

organ  of  the  Presbyterians.  When  Mr.  E.  P.  Lovejoy  became  its 
editor  he  began  vigorously  and  unrelentingly  to  assail  the  insti- 
tution of  slavery  through  its  columns.  In  1836  he  resolved  to  re- 
move the  press  and  material  of  the  Observer  to  Alton,  Illinois. 
Before  shipment  much  of  the:  material  was  destroyed  and  cast 
into  the  Mississippi,  and  the  rest  met  the  same  fate  when  it  was 
unloaded  on  the  wharf  at  Alton.  Notwithstanding  these  reverses, 
Mr.  Lovejoy  procured  a  new  press  and  the  first  issue  of  the  Alton 
Observer  appeared,  September  8,  1836.  This  new  press,  type  and 
material  were  destroyed  by  a  mob  on  the  night  of  August  21,1837. 
The  third  press  was  ordered,  and  destroyed  on  the  night  of  its 
arrival,  and  the  fragments  were  cast  into  the  river.  A  fourth 
press  was  ordered  at  once.  It  was  shipped  from  Cincinnati  and 
arrived  in  Alton  on  the  night  of  November  6,  1837.  On  the  night 
of  November  7  Mr.  Lovejoy  was  killed,  his  press  broken  up  and 
its  fragments,  too,  cast  into  the  Mississippi. 

With  the  death  of  Mr.  Lovejoy,  the  Observer  did  not  die.  It 
was  printed  in  Cincinnati  by  Elisha  W.  Chester  and  sent  to  Alton 
for  distribution.  Rev.  T.  B.  Hulburt  supplied  local  news  from 
Alton.  This  arrangement  was  abandoned  after  a  few  years. 
Files  are  in  the  Chicago  Historical  Society  Library  and  in  the 
Illinois  State  Historical  Library. 

Illinois  Temperance  Herald.  1836-42:  Monthly,  edited  by  A.  W.  Corey, 
assisted  by  Timothy  Turner. 

Commercial  Gazette,  1839-40:  Published  by  Samuel  S.  Bi-oqks  and 
John  H.  Pettit.  It  was  suspended  in  March  1840  and  revived  for 
the  campaign,  after  which  it  was  again  suspended  for  good.  It 
was  democratic  in  politics. 

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Sucker,  1840:  Published  by  Parks  &  Beaty,  and  edited  by  "Ourselves,' 
who  were  understood  to  be  Wm.  S.  and  John  Lincoln  and  Jame^j 
Hall.    It  was  Whig  and  supported  Harrison  for  the  presidential 
nomination.     It  was  merged  in  the  Telegraph  in  March  1840. 

Presbyterian  Reporter,  1845-60  ( ?) :  Only  two  numbers  were  issued 
the  first  year.  Issued  quarterly,  1847-50;  bi-monthly  1850-54  sus- 
pended; revived  in  1855  and  issued  monthly.  Edited  by  Rev. 
A.  S.  Norton.  In  1860  it  was  taken  to  Chicago. 

Courier,  1852-61:  Published  by  Geo.  T.  Brown,  associated  with  him 
were  James  Gamble  and  John  Fitch  (see  Banner,  Carrollton).  It 
was  edited  by  Mr.  Fitch,  1853-54.  Mr.  Brown  was  its  sole  editor 
and  proprietor,  1854-60,  when  he  sold  to  B.  J.  Hanna  and  S.  V. 
Grossman.  In  May  1860,  Benjamin  Teasdale  and  B.  F.  Webster 
obtained  an  interest.  Mr.  Webster  retired  in  Dec.  1860  and  its  pub- 
lication was  abandoned  in  January  1861  (See  Alton  Telegraph).  In 


Alton,  Madison  Co. — Continued. 

the  Kansas- Nebraska  controversy,  it  strongly  favored  free  soil 
and  in  1856  favored  Fremont  for  president.  .Daily,  tri-weekly  and 
weekly. 

Vorwarts,  1852:54:  Published  by  P.  Stibolt  and  V.  Walter.  Mr.  Sti- 
bolt  took  it  to  Galena,  and  subsequently  he  went  to  Peoria 
where  he  became  the  editor  of  the  Deutsche  Zeitung.  It  was 
an  advocate  of  democratic  principles.  German. 

National  Democrat,  1854:  Published  by  Geo.  M.  Thompson  and 
edited  by  John  Fitch,  1854;  Mr.  Fitch  and  brother,  1854-59;  John 
Fitch,  1859-60,  when  building  and  press  were  destroyed  by  a 
tornado.  In  seven  weeks  Robert  P.  Tansey  resumed  its  publica- 
tion. In  a  short  time  it  passed  into  the  hands  of  Wm.  T.  Brock 
and  from  him  to  W.  T.  Dowdall  with  Thomas  Dimmock  as  editor. 
In  1864  Mr.  Dowdall  sold  to  John  C.  Dobelbower,  but  Mr.  Dim- 
mock  continued  editor.  In  1866  it  was  destroyed  by  fire.  It  was 
re-established  and  its  publication  was  continued  until  1869  when 
it  was  removed  to  Lafayette,  Indiana. 

Illinois  Beobachter,  1855-66:  Established  and  published  by  John  Reis, 
1855-63;  V.  Walter,  1863-64;  G.  H.  Weigler,  1864-66.  While  con- 
ducted by  Mr.  Reis  it  favored  the  Douglas,  wing  of  democracy, 
and  under  Mr.  Walter  was  republican.  It  was  a  weekly  German 
paper.  Destroyed  by  fire. 

Free  Press,  1858-59:  Established  by  Dr.  Canesius  and  soon  transferred 
to  Christian  Schneider.  It  was  published  weekly.  German. 

'Sucker  Life  Boat,  six  months  in  1855:  Comic  sheet  edited  and  pub- 
lished by  John  T.  Beem,  Martin  Brooks  and  Willbur  T.  Ware. 

Missouri  Cumberland  Presbyterian:  In  1852  it  was  started  at  Lexington, 
Mo.  In  1853  removed  to  St.  Louis  and  to  Alton  in  1855.  Edited 
by  Dr.  J.  B.  Logan.  In  June  1855  the  subscription  list  was  sold 
and  transferred  to  the  Watchman  and  Evangelist,  Louisville,  Ky. 

Ladies'  Pearl,  1857-61:  Edited  by  Dr.  J.  B.  Logan  and  Rev.  W.  W. 
Brown  in  the  interest  of  the  Cumberland  Presbyterian  church. 

Weekly  Alton  Telegraph,  1858:  A  campaign  paper  edited  by  Messrs. 
Parks  &  Ennis.  Mr.  Parks  being  the  political  editor. 

Altonian,  1838  and  died  with  the  third  number:  Edited  and  published 
by  L.  A.  Parks  and  Edmund  Breath.  Favored  Whig  principles. 

Star  of  Bethlehem  and  Candid  Examiner.  It  died  with  the  first  number. 
Edited  by  A.  Doubleday.  A  religious  paper. 

Protestant  Monitor,  1848:  John  M.  Me  Pike  was  one  of  its  editors.  Re- 
ligious sheet.  Changed  to  *  Alton  M onitor  1848;  edited  by  John 
W.  Buffutn.  Suspended  at  close  of  campaign.  It  was  an  advo- 
cate of  democratic  principles. 

Albany,  Whiteside  Co. 
Herald,  1854. 


*For  Alton  papers  see  Brink  &  Co'.s  History  of  Madison  Co.  pp.  197,  204;  also 
.Boss'  History  of  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  30. 


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Amboy,  Lee  Co. 

Lee  County  Times,  1855-56;  The  stockholders  were  A.  Kinyon,  W.  E. 
Ives,  John  L.  Skinner,  John  B.  Wyman,  H.  B.  Judkin,  and  W. 
B.  Stuart.  Edited  by  A.  N.  Dickens,  brother  of  the  distinguished 
author.  Changed  to 

Amboy  Times,  1856-66:  Successively  published  by  Cotrell,  Pratt  & 
Miller;  Cotrell,  Pratt  &  Somers;  Pratt  &  Co.;  Pratt,  Shaw  &  Co.; 
Gardner,  Shaw  &  Lewis;  Pratt  &  Shaw.  Messrs.  Goff  &  Shaw 
changed  it  to 

*Lee  County  Journal,  1866  to  date:  The  paper  has  passed  through 
many  hands,  and  has  been  suspended  for  several  brief  periods; 
files  largely  in  office. 

Atlanta,  Logan  Co. 

Logan  County  Forum,  1855-58  (?):  A  weekly  paper,  edited  by  S.  B. 
Dugger. 

Augusta,  Hancock  Co. 

Weekly  limes,  1856-57:     Established  by  L.  S.  Grove  &  Son. 

Aurora,  Kane  Co. 

Peoples'1  Platform,  1846:  Edited  by  Isaac  Martlett.  Democratic  as  to 
politics.  Moved  to  St.  Charles. 

Weekly  Beacon,  1847-56:  There  were  some  interruptions.  First,  edi- 
ted by  M.  V.  and  B.  F.  Hall;  neutral  as  to  politics.  When  B. 
F.  Hall  disposed  of  his  interest  it  became  an  organ  of  the  Whigs. 
James  W.  and  Dudley  Randall  published  it,  1853-54.  Next  it  passed 
through  the  hands  respectively  of  Wm.  Goldy,  N.  S.  Greenwood, 
Geo.  Brewsted,  Hon.  A.  C.  Gibson,  who  changed  it  to 

Daily  Beacon,  1856-57:  Mr.  Brewsted  next  became  its  editor;  he 
was  succeeded  by  a  Mr.  Day,  and  Mr.  Day  by  Augustus  Harmon, 
who  published  it  until  the  consolidation  of  the  Beacon  and  the 
Guardian,  and  the  name  became  the 

Republican  Union,  1857:  J.  W.  Randall  and  Simon  Whitely  published 
it  one  month  whe,n  Mr.  Whitely  withdrew  taking  with  him  the 
material  of  the  old  Guardian  and  started  the  Republican.  Augustus 
Harmon  and  O.  B.  Knickerbocker  became  possessed  of  the  Beacon 
material  and  revived  the 

Beacon,  1857  to  (1878):  In  1858  Mr.  Harmon  retired.  Mr. 
Knickerbocker  and  Geo.  S.  Bangs  published  it,  1859-66;  Mr. 
Knickerbocker  and  J.lH.  Hodder,  1866  to  (1878). 

G^^ardian,  1852-57.  Edited  by  Simon  Whitelv;  advocated  democracy; 
changed  to  the 

Republican,  1857 :     (See  Republican  Union}. 

^Reformer,  1858 :     Published  by  Augustus  Harmon  and  wife. 

Batavia,  Kane  Co. 

Expositor,  1852:     Edited  by  James  Risk. 
Beardstown,  Cass  Co. 

Chronicle  and  Illinois  Bounty  Land  Advertiser,  1833-34:  Edited  by 
Francis  Arenz. 

Gazette,  1845—  — :  Edited  by  Sylvester  Emmons  to  1852;  C.  D.  Dick- 
erson  to  1853;  later  J.  L.  Sherman,  B.  C.  Drake,  name  was 
changed  in  1852  and  back  again  later.  Now  called  the 

^.Illinoisan,  to  date. 

*  For  Amboy  newspapers  see  Hill  &  Co.'s  History  of  Lee  Co.,  p.  353. 
t  For  Aurora  newspapers  see  Le  Baron's  History  of  Kane  Co.,  p.  293. 
JFor  Beardstown  newspapers  see  W.  H.  Perrin's  history  of  Cass  Co, 


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Belleville,  St.  Clair  Co. 

Western  Netvs,  1826-27:    Published  weekly  by  Dr.  Joseph  Green. 

St.  Clair  Gazette  (or  Mercury},  1833-38:  Published  by  R.  K.  Flem- 
ing; publication  often  interrupted.  Changed  to 

Representative  and  Gazette,  1838-39:  Edited  and  Published  by  E.  S. 
Cropley;  it  is  now  the 

Belleville  Advocate,  1839  to  date:  Edited  and  published  by  James  L. 
Boyd  and  John  T.  C.  Clark,  1840;  Mr.  Boyd,  1840-42;  Philip  B. 

Fouke, ;  K.  K.  Fleming, ;  E.  H.  Fleming,  1849;  Wm.  K. 

Fleming,  1849 .    Mr.  Fleming  changed  it  to  a  daily  whicb 

was  edited  by  John  Baker.  It  was  in  charge  of  John  W.  Merritt,. 
1850-51;  Judge  Niles,  1851;  E.  H.  Fleming  and  Mr.  Niles,  1851-54; 
Mr.  Fleming  and  James  S.  Coulter,  1854-55;  Mr.  Coulter,  1855-56; 
Judge  Niles,  1856;  Mr.  Niles  and  Edward  Schiller,  1856;  Mr. 
Niles,  1856-57;  Collins  Van  Cleve  and  T.  C.  Weeden,  1857-60.  In, 
1860  Mr.  E.  J.  Montague  became  proprietor  and  he  changed  its 
name  to  the  Weekly  Belleville  Advocate  and  News  Letter.  Name 
was  finally  changed  back  to  the  Belleville  Advocate.  Since  1860  it 
has  had  many  editors  and  proprietors.  At  first  a  Democrat  paper, 
in  1857  became  an  advocate  of  the  Free  Soil  doctrine.  Files- 
complete  1840-60  in  Belleville  Public  Library.  During  by  far 
the  greater  part  of  its  existence  it  was  a  weekly. 

Beobachter,  a  German  paper  started  by  Theodore  Englemann,  who 
sold  it  to  Bartholomew  Hauck  and  ne  moved  the  office  to  Quincy 
where  it  was  continued  until  1848,  when  Mr.  Englemann  induced 
Mr.  Hauck  to  remove  the  office  back  to  Belleville  and  the  Zeitung ' 
appeared. 

Zeitung,  1848-93,  now  the  Post:  German:  It  was  edited  by  Mr.  Engle- 
man,  1848-51;  Gustavus  Koerner,  1851-53;  Dr.  Wenzel,  1853-56; 
Frederick  Rupp,  manager  and  Franz  Grimm,  editor.  1858-61; 

Ludwig  Seybold,  1861 ;  Albert  Loehr, 1863;  Chas.  New- 

bert,  1863-72;  H.  E.  Miller,  1872 ;  Bernhard  Hartmann, 

1875:  Eugene  Seeger,  1876-77.  In  1876  it  became  a  daily.  In  1872: 
the  Zeitung  made  a  change  and  advocated  the  election  of  Greely. 
In  the  next  year  Mr.  Rupp  died,  and  Sebastian  Fietsom  became  its- 
owner  and  in  1874  Mr.  Semelroth  purchased  a  half  interest.  L. 
W.  Hobercom  was  editor,  1877-79;  Curt  Heinfelden,  1879  to 
(1881).  In  1889  Mr.  Heinfelden  and  Mr.  Semelroth  became  own- 
ers. File  in  office,  1856-57,  complete  since  1860;  also,  in  Belleville 
Public  Library,  1849-60.  It  is  republican.  It  was  published  weekly. 

Representative  and  Belleville  News,  1837.     Published  by  E.  S.  Cropley. 

Banner,  1843-47:  Edited  by  L.  P.  Pensoneau;  Wm.  C.  Kinney;  Kin- 
ney  &  Gelwicks.  File,  1843-46;  in  Belleville  Public  Library. 
Changed  to 

Times,  1847-49:  Edited  and  published  by  p.  W  Gelwicks  and'.Louis 
Tramble.  It  represented  democracy.  File  complete  in  Belleville- 
Public  Library.  Changed  to 

Illinois  Republican,  1849-54:  At  first  it  was  published  by  Messrs. 
Harvey  &  Walker.  Later  it  was  purchased  by  Judge  Niles  and  ab- 
sorbed by  the  Advocate,  (which  see).  File  complete  in  Belleville 
Public  Library. 

Sun,  1851:  Established  by  E  H.  Fleming.  Soon  it  was  joined  to  Ad- 
vocate and  conducted  by  Mr.  Fleming  as  foreman  and  Judge  Niles 
as  editor. 

Eagle,  1854:     At  first  it  was  a  daily  but  soon  changed  to  a  weekly; 
managed  by  Bevirt  &  Shoupe  and  edited  by  Governor  Reynolds 
or  awhile.   Changed  to 


12 

.Belleville,  St.  Clair  Co. — Concluded. 

Tribune,  1854-58:  John  B.  Hay  was  manager  and  Win.  Orr  editor, 
1854;  Edward  R.  Stuart  and  G.  A.  Harvey,  1854;  Mr.  Harvey  and 
Wm.  E.  Hyde,  1854-56;  Mr.  Harvey,  1857.  In  1857  it  was  sold  to 
Van  Cleve  &  Weeden,  owners  and  publishers  of  the  Advocate. 
Files  1850-58  in  Belleville  Public  Library. 

Volksblatt,  1856-58:  German  and  anti-slavery.  Established  by  Dr.  T. 
Wenzel  and  edited  by  Louis  Didier,  1856-57;  Franz  Grinn,  1857-58. 
In  1858  it  was  consolidated  with  the  Zeitung.  File,  1856-57,  in 
Belleville  Public  Library. 

Democrat,  1856-57:  German  and  a  supporter  of  democracy.  Edited 
by  Dr.  F.  Wenzel,  except  for  a  few  weeks,  during  which  time  it 
was  edited  by  A.  Ruoff.  File  complete  in  Belleville  Public 
Library. 

Sun,  1857:  Established  by  E.  H.  Fleming.  It  was  also  joined  to 
Advocate. 

Democrat,  1857 — :  Published  by  Messrs.  Bayokm  and  H.  L.  Fleming, 
1857-59;  Stuart  and  Shoupe.  1859-60;  G.  A.  Harvey,  1860-63; 
Deulinger  and  Russell,  1863  to  1881.  It  was  an  advocate  of 
democracy.  File,  1858-60,  in  Belleville  Public  Library. 

Star  o/  Egypt,  1858-59:  Campaign  paper  edited  and  published  by  Ex- 
Governor  Reynolds  and  J.  W.  Hughs. 

*Banner,  1859:     Edited  and  published  by  H.  L.  Davidson.   Democrat. 

Belvedere,  Boone  Co. 

Standard,  1851  to  date:  Published  by  Ralph  Roberts,  1851-77.  Demo- 
cratic up  to  1856  when  it  became  republican.  Published  weekly. 
Files  in  office  and  bound  copies  with  A.  C.  Fuller,  Belvedere,  111. 

^Republican,  1848-50:  Edited  by  J.  W.  Snow.  It  was  an  exponent 
of  Whig  principles.  Published  weekly. 

Benton,  Franklin  Co. 

Standard,  1849  to  date:  Edited  by  Ira  Van  Nortwick,  1849-50;  Ed- 
ward V.  Pierce,  1850;  Mr.  Pierce  and  John  G.  Goesman,  1850-51; 
Mr.  Goesman,  1851-57.  For  a  year  or  two  James  Macklin  was 
associated  with  Mr.  Goesman.  Up  to  the  time  Mr.  Goesman  be- 
came editor  the  press  and  material  were  owned  by  citizens  of 
Benton.  Edited  and  published  by  Mr.  Pierce.  1857-58.  Hassett 
and  Outten,  who  changed  the  name  to  Plaindealer,  moved  the 
concern  to  Du  Quoin  and  established  the  Du  Quoin  Republican, 
advocating  the  election  of  Lincoln  as  United  States  Senator.  (Boss' 
History  of  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  17.)  Weekly.  Only  partial 
files  in  office.  Type  hauled  from  St.  Louis  by  ox  team. 

Blandinsville,  McDonough  Co. 

Argus,  1857 :     It  was  published  for  about  a  year  by  George  Smith, 

who   was   followed   by   Charles  Cornell.     It  was  changed  to  the 
Hustler,  and  is  now  the  Gazette.     Published  weekly. 

Blooming-ton,  McLean  Co. 

Observer  and  McLean  County  Advocate,  1837-39:  Established  by  Gen. 
Gridley,  Jesse  W.  Fell  and  James  Allin.  Edited  by  Wm.  Hill 


*  For  Belleville  newspapers,  see  Brink  and  McDonough's  History  of  St.  Clair  Co.,  p.  98. 
§For  Belvedere  Newspapers,  see  History  of  Boone  Co.,  by  H.  F.  Kitt  &  Co.,  Chicago 


13 

Bloomingtou,  McLean  Co.  —Concluded. 

and  later  by  J.  W.  Fell.  Published  weekly.  Favored  whig  doc- 
trine. A  part  of  volume  one  is  on  file  in  the  Withers  Public 
Library,  Bloomington. 

McLean  County  Register,  1845-46:  Started  by  Russell  Mitchell,  who 
was  succeeded  by  C.  P.  Merriman,  and  he  began  the 

Western    Whig,   1846 :      Published    by   Mr.    Merriman,   1846-50; 

Messrs.  Johnson  and  Underwood,  1850-51;  Messrs.  Merriman  and. 
Jesse  W.  Fell,  1851-52.  In  1852,  Mr.  Merriman  became  its  pro- 
prietor, the  name  having  been  changed  by  Mr.  Fell,  to  the 

Intelligencer.    Mr.  Merriman  changed  the  name  to  the 

Pantograph,  1853  to  date.  In  1855  Mr.  Jacob  Morris  became  a  partner. 
Soon  after  it  was  destroyed  by  fire.  It  has  since  passed  through 
tho  hands  of  Wm.  E.  Foote,  1856-61;  Messrs.  Carpenter  and 
Steele;  Scibard  and  Waters;  and  W.  0.  Davis,  its  present  (1879) 
proprietor.  The  paper  has  had  nearly  as  many  editors  as  pro- 

g-ietors,  among  them  have  been  Edward  J.  Lewis,  W.  E.  Foote, 
.  B.  Norton,  Thomas  Moore,  J.  H.   Burnham,  J.  F.  Bribers,  B. 
F.  Diggs,  E.  R.  Roe,  etc.     During  a  part  of   its  existence  it  has 
been  published  daily.    Several  volumes  of  the  Whig,  Intelligencer,, 
and  Pantagraph  are  in  the  Withers  Public  Library,  Bloomington. 

,   1848  or  49:     A   democratic   paper   published   by   James 

Shooff  and  Joseph  Duncan.  It  soon  passed  into  other  hands  and, 
ceased. 

Bulletin,  1849(?) :     Edited  by  G.  W.  Wright. 

Democratic  Flag,  1854(f)-56(f) :     Published  by  Col.  Sam  Pike. 

1859-60:     Published  by  H.  P.  Merriman  and  Capt.  Wm. 


W.  Orme.     A  democratic  paper. 

Bristol,  Kendall  Co. 

Kendall  Clarion,  1859-61. 

Bunker  Hill,  Macoupin  Co. 

Journal,  1859-60:    Edited  by  E.  J.  Bronson. 

Cairo,  Alexander  Co. 

Delta,  1848-49:    Established  by  Add  Saunders;  neutral  as  to  polities. 

Sun,  1851-52:  Established  by  Frank  Rawlings.  It  supported  democ- 
racy. It  was  run  in  the  interest  of  the  Emporium  City  Company, 
which  company  desired  to  break  down  Cairo  and  build  the  great 
city  at  that  point. 

Times,  1854-55:  Edited  by  Len  G.  Faxon  and  W.  A.  Hacker,  1854-55; 
latter  part  of  1855  by  Hacker  and  Willett.  It  was  merged  with 
the  Delta.  Published  weekly  and  was  a  democratic  organ. 

Delta,  1855:  It  contained  in  its  columns  but  little  politics.  Edited  by 
L.  G.  Faxon  and  after  four  months'  existence  it  united  with  the 
Times  and  became  known  as  the 

Times  and  Delta,  1855-59:   Edited  by  Faxon  and  Willett. 


*For  Bloomington  newspapers,  see  History  of  McLean  Co.,  by  Le  Baron  &  Co.,  pp.  293,  370 


14 

'Cairo,  Alexander  Co. — Continued. 

Egyptian,  1856:  Established  by  Messrs.  Bond  and  McGiunis.  This 
was  Ben  Bond,  the  youngest  son  of  the  first  governor  of  Illinois. 
Democratic  in  principle.  It  soon  passed  under  the  control  of  S. 
S.  Brooks,  and  the  name  was  changed  to 

Gazette,  1856-64:  Edited  by  Mr.  Brooks,  1856-58;  John  A.  and  James 
Hull,  1858-59;  M.  B.  Harrell,  1859-64.  It  was  destroyed  by  fire  in 
1858  and  the  Messrs.  Hull  moved  the  Carbondale  Transcript  to 
Cairo.  (See  Carbondale  Transcript). 

Journal:  Published  weekly  for  a  few  months  in  1858.  A  German 
paper. 

Zeitung:  Published  semi-weekly  for  four  months  in  1859.  It  was  is- 
sued from  the  office  of  the  Gazette. 

*In  1841.  a  Mr.  McNeer  started  the  first  paper  in  Cairo.  It  had  a  very 
brief  life,  and  its  name  is  lost. 

Cambridge,  Henry  Co 

Henry  County  Gazette,  1853-56  (?):  Edited  by  J.  W.  Eystra.  Sold  to 
citizens  of  Kewanee,  (which  see). 

t Chronicle,  1857  to  date:  First  editor  was  Dr.  Dunn,  1857-61.  In  1860 
Messrs.  Patten  and  Denison  leased  the  office  and  press  of  the  com- 
pany. Mr.  Patten  was  both  owner  and  editor,  1861-66;  Everett  and 
Casson,  1866-67;  Geo.  C.  Smithe,  1867  to  date  (1877).  (See  Galva 
Watchman) . 

Canton,  Fulton  Co. 

Herald,  1837:  Edited  by  G.  B.  Perry  and  P.  Stone.  It  was  short  lived. 
Western  Telegraph,  1840  41:    Edited  by  Stone  and  Christ.     Changed  to 

Fulton  Telegraph,  1841:  Edited  by  Messrs.  Davidson  and  Stone,  and 
published  by  Mr.  Stone. 

Illinois  Public  Ledger,  1854:  It  was  started  at  Lewistown  in  1850,  and 
is  now  known  as  the  Fulton  County  Ledger.  Edited  by  Griffith 
and  Bideinan,  1854-56;  Thornton  &  Bideman,  1856-57;  Mr.  Thorn- 
ton, 1857-79.  Mr.  Thornton  was  the  first  editor  to  give  space  to 
local  notes  in  the  Ledger.  The  Illinois  Public  Ledger  was  changed 
to  the  Fulton  Ledger,  and  after  Mr.  Thornton  got  possession,  it 
was  changed  to  the  Fulton  County  Ledger.  It  espoused  the  cause 
of  democracy. 

.Register,  1849:  First  few  months  it  was  edited  by  C.  J.  Sellon,  and 
next  few  months  by  Slaughter  and  Sharkey.  With  Mr.  Sharkey  as 
sole  proprietor  it  was  edited  for  a  short  time  by  John  S.  Winter.  In 
1849,  Mr.  Sharkey  secured  the  services  of  John  S.  Brooks  as  editor, 
when  it  became  a  democratic  organ,  being  neutral  before.  It  soon 
became  neutral  again,  but  opposed  the  Kansas-Nebraska  bill.  In 
1856  it  became  republican  in  its  sympathies.  In  February,  1850, 
its  publication  ceased  and  the  office  fell  into  the  hands  of  T. 
Maple  who,  in  August,  1850,  sold  it  to  Thomas  J.  Walker  of 
Belleville,  Illinois.  He  revived  its  publication  and  employed 
Wm.  H.  Haskell  as  editor.  M.  A.  L.  Davidson  became  partner 


*For  Cairo  newspapers  see  Perrin's  History  of  Alexander,  Union  and  Pulaski 
counties,  p.  129. 

tFor  Cambridge  newspapers  see  History  of  Henry  county,  by  Kett  &  Co.  p.  182. 


15 

Canton,  Fulton  Co.— Concluded. 

and  editor.  From  1852  to  1853  the  paper  was  run  by  Mr.  Nicolet 
and  Mr.  Davidson.  In  1853  Mr.  Davidson  died  and  his  interest 
was  purchased  by  Alpheus  Davison — now  it  became  neutral  as  to 
politics.  It  was  suspended  for  two  months  in  1862,  both  of  its 
proprietors  being  in  the  army.  In  1866,  the  firm  name  became 
Nicolet  and  Magie,  issuing  a  republican  paper.  Later  the  firm 
name  was  Magie  and  Tanquary,  and  in  1875  Mr.  Magie  became 
sole  proprietor.  Mr.  Jesse  N.  Berry  and  E.  R.  Magie,  son  of 
former  editor,  leased  the  institution  and  edited  it  from  1877-78, 
when  James  K.  Magie  and  Son  became  its  editors.  In  1878,  it 
favored  the  national  greenback  party  and  lost  its  influence.  Then 
C.  E.  Snively  purchased  it  and  changed  it  to  a  republican  organ. 
He  carried  the  paper  down  to  1879,  after  which  we  have  no  in- 
formation at  hand. 

*  Democratic  Repository,  1847-48:     Edited  by  C.  J.  Sellon. 

•Oarbondale,  Jackson  Co. 

Transcript,  1857-58:  Edited  by  J.  A.  Hull.  The  paper  was  moved  to 
Cairo  in  1858.  (See  Cairo  Gazette}. 

"\Times,  1859-64:  A  weekly  paper  edited  by  J.  A.  Hull.  Although 
democratic  in  its  politics  it  denounced  the  southern  cause  as 
wrong  and  strongly  favored  the  Union. 

Oarlinville,  Macoupin  Co. 

Macoupin  Statesman, '1852-55:  Edited  by  Jefferson  L.  Dugger,  1852-55. 
It  was  an  advocate  of  whig  principles.  Changed  to 

Macoupin  County  Spectator,  1855-68:  Edited  by  Geo.  H.  Holiday, 
1855-57;  Chas.  E.  Foote,  1857-58;  John  F.  Meginness,  1858-61; 
Messrs.  Shinkel  and  Gray,  1861-62;  Horace  Gwin,  1862;  J.  R. 
Flynn  and  P.  B.  Vanderen,  1862.  The  latter  gentleman  soon  be- 
came the  responsible  proprietor  and  editor  and  he  continued  it 
until  1868,  when  the  Merritts  of  Springfield  and  J.  A.  I.  Birdsell 
became  possessed  of  it.  Pending  the  negotiations  between  Mr. 
Foote  and  Mr.  Meginness  the  Spectator  was  discontinued  from 
December  21,  1858,  to  January  12,  1859.  The  Merritts  were  only 
connected  with  the  paper  for  a  short  time  and  Mr.  Birdsell 
changed  its  name  to 

Macoupin  Times.  He  remained  its  editor,  1868-70;  H.  R.  Whipple, 
1870-71.  In  1871  the  leading  men  of  the  democratic  party  of  Oar- 
linville concluded  to  form  a  joint  stock  company  and  publish  a  more 
thoroughly  democratic  paper.  The  work  of  canvassing  for  the 
stock  was  assigned  to  Restores  C.  Smalley.  When  the  stock  was 
sold  and  the  money  raised,  the  company  bought  the  Times  print- 
ing office.  The  name  of  the  paper  was  changed  to  the 

Macoupin  County  Enquirer,  1871  to  date:  Edited  by  E.  A.  Snively, 
1871-77;  Samuel  Reed,  1877.  In  1873  the  company  leased  the  in- 
stitution to  Mr.  Snively  and  he  published  it  until  1877,  when  Mr. 
Reed  leased  it. 


*For  Canton  newspapers  see  History  of  Fulton  county,  by  Chapman  &  Co.,  p.  991. 

tFor  Carbondale  newspapers  see  Brink,  McDonough's  History  of  Jackson  county, 
p.  48. 


16 

Carlinville,  Macoupin  Co. — Concluded. 

Carlinville  Free  Democrat,  1850-67:  Edited  by  Wm.  C.  Phillips  for  the 
first  month;  Mr.  Phillips  and  Henry  M.  Kiinball,  1856-59.  In  1859' 
Mr.  Kimball  purchased  Mr.  Phillips'  interest  and  remained  sole 
proprietor  for  eight  years.  When  Mr.  Kimball  assumed  propri- 
etorship John  M.  Palmer  took  charge  of  the  editorial  department 
as  political  editor  and  continued  so  till  near  the  end  of  the  year, 
when  he  was  nominated  for  Congress.  From  that  date  till  1867 
Mr.  Kimball  was  sole  editor  and  proprietor.  In  1867  the  name 
was  changed  to 

*Carlinville  Democrat,  1867  to  date:  Edited  by  Messrs.  Edwards  & 
Kimball,  1867-72;  H.  M.  Kimball.  1872-82.  Since  1882  it  has  been 
published  and  edited  by  Mr.  A.  G-.  David.  From  1856  to  1868  the 
Democrat  was  issued  weekly,  since  then  there  has  appeared  a 
weekly  and  a  semi-weekly.  The  paper  has  always  advocated  re- 
publican principles.  There  is  a  complete  file  in  the  office. 

Carlyle,  Clinton  Co. 

Beacon,  1843:  It  represented  Whig  principles.  Edited  by  Gfeo.  Bv 
Price.  It  was  suspended,  revived  and  changed  to 

Truth  Teller,  1844-46:  Edited  by  Mr.  Price  and  Benjamin  Bond.  In 
1846  Mr.  Price  moved  it  to  Carrrollton  and  founded  the  Carrollton 
Gazette,  (which  see).  The  Truth  Teller  was  also  an  organ  of  the 
Whigs. 

Prairie  Flower,  1851:  Founded  by  Mr.  Bond  and  edited  by  E.  £.  C'.. 
Judson. 

Age  of  Progress,  1853-54:  Published  by  J.  W.  Snow  and  edited  by  Mr., 
Bond.  Changed  to 

Calumet  of  Peace,  1854-59:  Edited  and  published  by  Mr.  Bond,  1854-57; 
C.  C.  McGinnis  and  Henry  Pallies  proprietors  and  Mr.  Bond 
editor,  1857-58;  Zophar  Case  &  Co.,  1858-59.  Changed  to 

^Reveille,  1859-63:  Edited  and  published  by  C.  C.  McGinnis  and  J.  W. 
Peterson.  They  changed  it  from  a  democratic  to  a  republican! 
paper.  It  is  now  the  Union  Banner. 

Carmi,  White  Co. 

White  County  Advocate,  1858-73:  Mr.  Malone  conducted  it,  1859-69; 
Charles  Beck,  1869-73.  Mr.  Beck  changed  its  name  to  the  Weekly- 
Courier,  and  in  1873  he  sold  it  to  W.  F.  Palmer.  In  1881  it  ap- 
peared as  the  Dollar  Courier  with  C.  L.  Hayes  as  editor.  It  was 
an  advocate  of  democratic  principles. 

White  County  News,  1833. 

Carrollton,  Greene  Co. 

Advocate,  1843 — not  long  lived.  It  was  the  first  paper  published  in  the 
county.  Edited  by  Edward  F.  Fletcher  who  had  been  connected 
with  the  publication  of  the  Backwoodsman  in  Jerseyville.  The 
copies  are  lost. 


*For  Carlinville  newspapers  see  Brink  McDonough's  History  of  Macoupin  county. 
tFor  Carlyle  newspapers  see  History  of  Clinton  Co.,  by  Brink  McDonough,  p.  110. 


17 

Carrollton,  Greene  Co. — Concluded. 

Gazette,  1846  to  date:  A  weekly  paper  edited  by  Geo.  B.  Price,  1846- 
60;  H.  L.  Clay,  1860-63;  Thomas  D.  Price,  1863-81;  H.  H.  Mont- 
gomery, 1881-83;  H.  P.  Farrelly,  1883-86;  since  by  James  McNabb. 
It  espoused  the  cause  of  the  Whig:  party  until  1856  when  it  sup- 
ported John  C.  Fremont.  Since  that  campaign  it  has  advocated 
democratic  principles.  Complete  files -in  office. 

Green  County  Banner,  1848 — short  lived.  Started  by  John  Fitch. 
Represented  democracy. 

Democrat,  1855-56:    Edited  by  H.  C.  Withers. 

Press,  1858-61:  A  republican  paper  edited  by  S.  P.  Ohr.    Changed  to 

*Patriot,  1861  to  date:  Edited  by  Elder  Craig,  followed  by  Wm.  B. 
Fairchild;  Lee,  Lusk  &Platt;  Miner  &  Lindley,  1873-75;  Clement 
L.  Clapp,  1875 . 

Carthage,  Hancock  Co. 

Carthagenian,  1836-37:  It  was  the  first  paper  in  the  county  and  was 
edited  by  Thomas  Gregg.  Finally  it  was  purchased  by  Dr.  Isaac 
Galland  and  taken  to  Montrose  Iowa,  and  was  known  there  as  the 
Western  Adventurer. 

Echo,  1836:  It  was  issued  only  a  few  months,  being  a  campaign  sheet 
advocating  the  election  of  General  Harrison  to  the  presidency. 
Issued  from  the  office  of  the  Carthagenian  by  Walter  Bagley. 

^Republican,  1853  to  date:  Published  weekly  and  edited  by  Clarke  & 
Manier,  1853-54;  G.  M.  Childs,  1854-61;  R.  W.  McClaughry,  1861- 
63;  J.  M.  Davison,  1863-94;  Mrs.  S.  C.  Davison,  1894  to  date.  Mr. 
Childs  converted  it  from  an  independent  to  an  intensely  demo- 
cratic sheet,  but  under  Mr.  McClaughry  it  supported  the  cause  of 
the  Union.  After  the  war  under  Mr.  Davison  it  became  a  demo- 
cratic paper.  There  are  files  in  the  office  since  1863.  Earlier 
copies  (scattered)  in  hands  of  Squire  Gordon  of  Hamilton.  (See 
Warsaw  Commercial  Journal) .  \ 

Centralia,  Marion  Co. 

Gazette,  1856:  It  was  established  by  Messrs.  Gall  and  Omelveny. 
Enterprise,  1856— two  months:  Edited  by  D.  A.  Burton. 

News  Letter,  1857:  In  1856  H.  S.  Blanchard  purchased  the  Advocate  of 
Salem  and  moved  it  to  Centralia.  He  formed  a  partnership  with 
Mr.  Holcomb  and  they  published  the  News  Letter. 

Centralian,  1857-60:  It  was  edited  by  William  Parker. 

Rural  Press,  1858-59:  It  was  edited  by  M.  L.  McCord,  who  had  moved 
the  office  of  the  Richmond  Phoenix  to  Centralia. 


For  Carrollton  newspapers  see  Donnelly,  Gassette  and  Loyd's  History  of  Greene 
County,  p.  368. 

tFor  Carthage  newspapers  see  Gregg's  History  of  Hancock  County,  pp.  316. 


-2HL 


18 

Centralia,  Marion  Co. — Continued. 

*  Egyptian  Republic,  1859 :  A  republican  paper  edited  and  pub- 
lished by  J.  G.  D.  Pettijohn,  1859-61;  Messrs.  Blackford  and  Tay- 
lor publishers  with  Mr.  Pettijohn  as  editor,  1861.  It  was  edited 
and  published  for  a  short  period  in  1861  by  Wesley  Bailey  when 
the  office  was  closed  until  1863.  In  1863  a  stock  company  of  lead- 
ing republicans'  revived  it  under  the  name  of  the  Sentinel,  which 
was  under  the  management  of  J.  W.  and  C.  D.  Fletcher. 

Charleston,  Coles  Co. 

Courier,  1840-63:  Established  by  Wm.  Harr  and  Wm.  Workman.  Mr. 
Workman  soon  retired  and  his  place  was  afterwards  filled  by 
Oeo.  Harding,  who  was  connected  with  the  paper  until  1857.  Mr. 
Harr  conducted  the  paper  alone  from  1857  to  1863  when  he  sold 
out  to  Eli  Chittenden,  who  changed  its  name  to 

PlaindeaUr,  1863  to  date  (1879). 

t Ledger,  1857-67:  Edited  by  Geo.  Harding,  1857-59;  McHenry  Brooks, 
1859-67.  In  1867  Mr.  Brooks  sold  to  Messrs.  Shooff  and  Under- 
wood, and  they  changed  its  name  to 

Courier,  1867  to  date  (1879). 

Chicago,  Cook  Co. 

Democrat,  1833-61:  Edited  by  John  Calhoun,  1833-36;  John  Went  worth, 
1836-61.  This  was  the  first  paper  published  in  Chicago.  It  sup- 
ported Jackson's  administration;  known  as  a  "hard  money 
paper"  because  it  denounced  wild-cat  and  other  fictitious  paper 
money.  It  was  the  official  paper  of  the  town  of  Chicago.  Be- 
cause the  needed  supply  of  paper  failed  to  arrive  before  the  close 
of  navigation,  its  publication  was  suspended  from  January  1  to 
May  20,  1835,  with  the  exception  of  an  issue  January  21  and 
another  on  March  25.  It  appeared  weekly  to  1840,  and  daily  after 
that.  It  was  a  democratic  paper  up  to  the  time  of  the  Kansas- 
Nebraska  issue,  but  when  the  slavery  question  was  again  raised 
it  assisted  in  the  formation  of  the  republican  party.  In  July  1861 
the  Democrat  was  absorbed  by  the  Tribune. 

American,  1835-40:  A  whig  paper  issued  daily  after  1839.  Edited  by 
T.  0.  Davis,  1835-37;  Wm.  Stuart  &  Co.,  1837.  Changed  to 

Daily  American,  1839-42:  Edited  by  Wm.  Stuart,  1839-41;  Alexander 
Stuart,  proprietor,  and  W.  W.  Brackett  editor,  1841-42;  Buckner 

S.  Morris,  July  to  October,  1842.    There  is  almost  a  complete  file 
in  the  Newberry  Library,  Chicago. 

Express,  1842-44:  Edited  by  Wm.  W.  Brackett,  It  was  sold  in  1844  to 
a  company  and  discontinued.  Supported  Henry  Clay  for  presi- 
dent. File,  1843-43,  in  Newberry  Library,  Chicago. 

Daily  Journal,  1844  to  date:  A  whig  paper  at  first  issued  by  an 
editorial  committee  appointed  by  the  company  that  purchased  the 
Express.  Edited  and  published  by  Richard  L.  Wilson,  1844-45; 
Mr.  Wilson  and  Nathan  C.  Geer,  1845-47;  Mr.  \Vilson,  1847-49; 
Charles  L.  Wilson,  1849-51;  R.  L.  and  C.  L.  Wilson,  1851-53; 
R.  L.  and  C.  L.  Wilson  and  R.  H.  Morris,  1853-54;  Messrs.  Wil- 
son, 1854-56;  C.  L.  Wilson  and  C.  H.  Pierce,  1856-60.  There  is  a 
complete  file,  both  daily  and  weekly,  1844  to  1897,  in  the  Newberry 
Library,  Chicago. 


*For  Centralia  newspapers  see  Brink  McDonough's  History  of  Marion  County,  r>p.  104-111. 
tFor  Charleston  newspapers  see  Le  Baron's  History  of  Coles  County,  p,  322. 


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Chicago,  Cook  Co.— Continued. 


Field  Piece,  1848:  A  whig  campaign  paper  supporting  Taylor  and 
Fillmore.  Issued  weekly. 

Commercial  Advertiser,  1836-37:  A  weekly  "liberty"  paper,  edited  by 
Hooper  Warren.* 

Weekly  Tribune,  1840-41:    Published  byChas.  N.  Holcomb  &  Co.,  with 

E.  Or.  Ryan  as  editor.     In  1841  it  was  sold  to  Elisha  Starr  of  Mil- 
waukee, and  the  Milwaukee  Journal  was  its  successor. 

<Union  Aqriculturist  and  Western  Prairie  Farmer,  1841-43:  Edited 
under  the  auspices  of  the  Union  Agricultural  Society,  by  John  S. 
Wright  and  printed  by  Holcomb  &  Co.  Changed  to 

Prairie  Farmer,  1843-58:  Edited  and  published  by  J.  S.  Wright  for  a 
few  months,  and  then  until  1858  the  editorship  and  proprietorship 
were  substantially  vested  in  J.  S.  Wright,  J.  A.  Wright,  and 
Luther  Haven,  with  several  transpositions  of  authority. 

<Quid  Nunc,  July  to  August,  1842:  Daily,  edited  by  David  S.  Griswold 
and  published  by  Ellis,  Fergus  &  Co.  It  was  devoted  to  the  ad- 
vancement of  literature,  the  fine  arts,  science,  commerce,  agri- 
culture, and  the  mechanical  arts.  No  communications  on  religion 
or  politics  were  admitted. 

Northivestern  Baptist,  1842-44:  A  semi-weekly,  edited  by  Thomas 
Powell.  This  was  the  first  religious  publication  in  Chicago. 

Chicago  Eepublican,  1842-44:    Weekly;  edited  by  A.  E.  Niblo,  1842-43; 

F.  W.  Cleveland,  1843-44.    It  was  established  to  create  a  public 
sentiment  favoring  the  re-election  of  President  Tyler. 

Western  Citizen,  1842-55:  Edited  by  Zebina  Eastman  and  Asa  B. 
Brown,  1842-45;  Eastman  and  Davidson,  1845-49;  Eastman  and 
McClellan,  1849-52;  Mr.  Eastman,  with  Hooper  Warren  as  associ- 
ate, 1852-55. 

Youths1  Gazette,  1843:  A  paper  for  the  benefit  of  the  youth;  edited  by 
K.  K.  Jones. 

.Better  Covenant,  1843-47:  Issued  weekly.  Established  at  Rockford, 
taken  soon  to  St.  Charles  arid  thence  to  Chicago,  being  published 
at  Rockford  and  St.  Charles  from  January  6,  1842,  to  April  6, 
1843.  Edited  by  Rev.  Seth  Barnes,  1843-44;  Rev.  Wm.  Rounseville 
and  Cyrus  B.  Ingham,  1844-45;  Mr.  Ingham,  1845-47.  In  1847  it 
was  sold'  to  John  A.  Gurley  of  the  Star  of  the  West,  Cincinnati, 
Ohio.*  (See  Better  Covenant,  Rockford  and  St.  Charles). 

'New  Covenant,  1848 — :  An  organ  of  the  Universalists.  Edited  by  Rev. 
W.  E.  Mauley  and  Rev.  J.  M.  Day,  1848-49;  S.  P.  Skinner, 
1849-55;  L.  B.  Mason,  1855  59;  D.  P.  Livermore,  1859-69;  J.  W. 
Hanson,  1869-80.  There  were  several  changes  in  the  business 
management.  In-  1880,  being  consolidated  with  the  Star  of  the 
West  of  Cincinnati,  it  became  the  Star  and  Covenant.  In  1883  it 
became  the  Universalist,  with  J.  S.  Cantwell  as  editor. 

Democrat  Advocate  and  Commercial  Advertiser,  1844-46:  Weekly.  Pub- 
lishers and  proprietors  were  Messrs.  Ellis  and  Fergus;  nominally 
without  an  editor.  It  was  the  corporation  paper,  1844-45. 

Illinois  Medical  and  Surgical  Journal,  1844 — :  This  was  the  first  medi- 
cal journal  issued  in  Chicago.  It  was  a  monthly  issue,  1844-46; 
bi-monthly  1846 — .  Edited  by  Dr.  James  V.  Z.  Blaney,  in  the  in- 


*  See  Boss'  History  of  early  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  15. 


20 


Chicago,  Cook  Co.— Continued. 


terest  of  Rush  Medical  College,  and  printed  by  Ellis  and  Fergus,. 
1844-46.  In  1846  the  Journal  was  christened,  the  Illinois  and 
Indiana  Medical  and  Surgical  Journal  with  an  editorial  staff  com- 
prising Drs.  Blaney,  Daniel  Brainard,  Wm.  B.  Herrick,  and  John 
Evans.  It  was  published  in  Chicago  by  Ellis  &  Fergus  and  in 
Indianapolis  by  C.  B.  Davis.  In  1848  the  paper  became  known  as 
The  Northwestern  Medical  and  Surgical  Journal  with  the  same  edi- 
torial management,  but  published  in  Chicago  by  Wm.  Ellis  and 
in  Indianapolis  by  John  D.  Defrees.  In  1849  W.  B.  Herrick  and 
John  Evans  appeared  as  editors  with  J.  W.  Dugan,  Chicago  and 
Indianapolis,  as  sole  publisher.  The  subsequent  year  John  Evans 
and  Edwin  G.  Meek  comprised  the  editorial  staff,  and  C.  A. 
Swan  as  printer.  In  185 L  the  same  editors  appear  with  James  L. 
Langdon,  Chicago  and  Indianapolis  as  printer.  In  1852  John, 
Evans  was  editor,  and  Langdon  &  Rounds  printers.  In  1852,  an- 
other new  series  was  commenced,  the  issue  being  monthly — W.  B. 
Herrick  being  editor,  assisted  by  H.  A.  Johnson,  with  Ballantyne 
&  Co.  as  printers.  Dr.  N.  S.  Davis  became  editor  in  May,  1854, 
with  Dr.  Johnson  assistant,  and  A.  B.  Case  was  publisher,  who- 
in  1856  was  succeeded  by  Robert  Fergus.  In  1857  Dr.  Davis  was- 
sole  editor,  Barnet  &  Clarke  printers.  The  December  number, 
1857,  terminated  the  magazine  under  the  name  of  The  Northwest- 
ern Medical  and  Surgical  Journal. 

Gem  of  the  Prairie,  1844-52:  A  weekly  paper  edited  by  K.  K.  Jones 
and  James  S.  Beach,  1844-45;  J.  Campbell  and  T.  A.  Stewart, 
1845;  T.  A.  Stewart,  1845-46;  Mr.  Stewart  and  James  Kelly, 
1846-50;  Messrs.  Scripps  and  Stewart,  1850-52,  with  Stewart, 
Waite  &  Co.  as  publishers.  In  1847  the  Gem  was  purchased  by 
the  management  of  the  Tribune,  and  was  issued  from  that  office 
until  1852  when  it  was  merged  in  the  Iribune,  (which  see). 

Garland  of  the  West  was  projected  by  Robert  N.  Garrett  and  Nelson 
W.  Fuller.  But  one  copy  was  issued,  July  30,  1845. 

Spirit  of  Temperance  Reform  was  smarted  in  1845  by  J.  E.  Ware.  It 
soon  died. 

Western  Magazine,  the  first  literary  magazine  published  in  Chicago, 
was  first  issued  in  October,  1845,  by  Rounseville  &  Co.  In  Sep- 
tember, 1846,  John  Jay  Moon  purchased  it  and  published  two 
numbers  when  its  publication  ceased. 

Daily  News,  latter  part  of  1845  to  January  6,  1846:  A  liberty  paper 
managed  by  Eastman  &  Davidson,  with  S.  W.  Chapel  assistant 
editor.  This  was  the  first  daily  issued  without  a  weekly  edition. 

Volksfreund,  1845-48:  The  pioneer  German  paper  of  Chicago.  Issued 
weekly;  edited  by  Robert  B.  Hoeffgen. 

Illinois  Stoats  Zeitung,  1848  to  date:  Established  by  Robert  Bernhard 
Hoeffgen,  but  shortly  Dr.  Hellmuth  became  editor;  Arno  Vass, 
1848-49;  Herman  Kfiege,  1849-50;  Geo.  Schnieder  with  Mr. 
Hoeffgen  as  manager,  1850-52;  Schneider  and  Hillgaertner, 
1852-54:  Schneider  and  Schlaeger,  1854.  Subsequently  H.  Beinder 
and  Daniel  Hertle  became  incorporated  with  the  editorial  staff, 
but  Mr.  Schneider  was  the  animating  spirit.  At  first  it  was  a 
weekly,  but  under  Mr.  Kriege  it  was  made  a  semi-weekly  and 
then  tri-weekly.  In  1851  Mr.  Schneider  made  it  a  daily.  In  1854 
the  publication  of  the  Suntag  Zeitung  was  begun.  The  Zeitung 
can  lay  strong  claims  to  the  inaugural  movement  which  resulted 
in  the  formation  of  the  Republican  party.  It  strenuously  opposed 
the  Nebraska  Bill  and  the  extension  of  slavery.  In  1856  the  Com- 
mon Council  empowered  the  Zeitung  to  do  the  public  printing  ia 


21 


Chicago,  Cook  Co. — Continued. 


the  German  language.  In  1862  Antone  C.  Hesing,  who  became 
sole  proprietor  in  1867,  bought  an  interest.  He  was  succeeded  in 
its  management  by  his  son,  Washington  Hesing. 

Commercial  Advertiser,  1847-53:  Weekly  to  1849,  when  it  became  daily. 
Edited  by  Alfred  Dutch,  who  was  instrumental  in  obtaining  the 

frant  of  lands   from  Congress  for  the  Illinois   Central  Railroad, 
he  Advertiser  opposed  the  Maine  law.     It  was  issued  irregularly. 

Western  Herald,  1846-47:  A  weekly,  an  anti- slavery,  anti-masonic, 
temperance  paper,  and  advocate  of  the  Society  of  Fi'iends. 
Changed  to 

Herald  of  the  Prairies,  1847-49:  Edited  by  Rev.  J.  B.  Walker  and  B. 
F.  Warrall,  1846-49.  In  1848  James  Shaw  was  assistant  editor.  J. 
Ambrose  Wight  and  Wm.  Bross  bought  the  office  and  material 
and  changed  it  to 

Prairie  Herald,  1849-53:  Rev.  G.  S.  F.  Savage,  ofJSt.  Charles,  111., 
and  Rev.  A.  L.  Chapin,  Beloit,  Wis..  were  appointed  correspond- 
ing editors.  Mr.  Wight  was  sole  editor,  1851-53.  From  1846  to 
1853  the  paper  enunciated  the  doctrines  of  the  New  School  Pres- 
bj'terians  and  the  Congregationalists.  Changed  to 

Congregational  Herald,  1853-62:  Edited  by  Rev.  John  C.  Holbrook, 
1853-54;  Rev.  Holbrook  and  Rev.  N.  H.  Eggleston,  1854-56_;  sev- 
eral editors  from  1856  to  1857;  Rev.  H.  L.  Hammond,  1857 . 

The  Herald  advocated  the  establishment  of  the  Chicago  Theological 
Seminary. 

Daily  Cavalier,  1846-47:  Edited  by  Robert  Wilson.  For  six  weeks 
Rev.  Wm.  Rounseville  was  editor. 

Morning  Mail,  1846-47:  Edited  by  Rev.  Wm.  Rounseville. 

Ariel:  Published  weekly  for  a  short  time  in  1846,  with  Edward  Aug- 
ustus as  editor  and  C.  H.  Bonar  as  publisher. 

Dollar  Weekly,  issued  three  or  four  months  in  1846,  by  Wm.  D. 
Wilson. 

Valley  Watchman,  1846-47:    Published  by  J.  McChesney. 

Northwestern  Educator,  1847-49:  A  monthly,  edited  by  James  L.  Enos 
and  D.  L.  Curtiss. 

Liberty  Tree,  1846-48:  A  monthly,  issued  by  Eastman  and  Davison, 
with  Zebina  Eastman  as  editor. 

Chicago   Tribune,   1847 :    Established  by  K.  C.  Forrest,  James  J. 

Kelly  and  John  E.  Wheeler.  The  Tribune  contributed  to  the 
formation  of  the  Republican  party.  Messrs.  Forrest  and  Kelly 
very  early  retired  and  Thomas  A.  Stewart  became  editor.  In 
1847  the  Gem  of  the  Prairie  was  purchased  by  the  inaugurators  of 
the  Tribune.  The  Tribune,  managed  by  Wheeler,  Stewart  and 
Scripps,  1848-51;  T.  J.  Waite,  manager;  Wm.  Duane  Wilson, 
editor.  1852-53.  March  23,  1853,  Gen.  Wilson's  interest  was  pur- 
chased by  Henry  Fowler,  Timothy  Wright  and  Gen.  J.  D.  Web- 
ster. On  June  18,  1853,  Joseph  Medill  came  from  Cleveland  and 
purchased  a  share  in  the  paper,  whereupon  the  issue  was  made 
under  the  auspices  of  Wright.  Medill  &  Co..  and  Stephen  N. 
Staples  is  specified  in  the  directory  for  1853-54  as  assistant  edi- 
tor. On  July  21.  1855,  Thomas  A.  Stewart  retired  from  the 
partnership,  and  September  23,  Dr.  C.  H.  Ray  and  J.  C.  Vaughan 
were  editors.  At  the  same  time  Alfred  Cowles  became  a  mem- 
ber of  the  firm,  which  was  then  composed  of  Messrs.  Medill,  Ray, 


22 


Chicago,  Cook  Co. — Continued. 


Wright,  Webster,  Vaughan  and  Cowles.  March  26,  1857,  Mr. 
Vaughan  withdrew  and  the  partnership  name  became  Ray,  Medill 
&  Co.  The  file  at  the  office  of  the  Tribune  is  complete  from  about 
1860.  In  1858  the  Tribune,  being  consolidated  with  the  Daily 
Democratic  Press,  was  known  as  the  Press  and  Tribune,  issued  by 
the  proprietors  of  both  papers.  (See  Press,  p.  — .)  In  1861  the 
word  Press  was  dropped. 

Watchman  of  the  Prairies,  1847-53:  First  weekly  Baptist  newspaper 
published  in  Chicago.  Edited  by  Rev.  Luther  Stone  and  pub- 
lished bylJMessrs.  Walker  and  Warrall,  of  the  Western  Herald 
(which  see  ).  In  1849  Wight  and  Bross  became  its  publishers. 
It  strongly  opposed  slavery.  In  1853  Mr.  Stone  sold  the  paper  to 
Dr.  J.  C.  Burroughs,  Levi  D.  Boone  and  A.  D.  Titsworth,  and  it 
became  the 

Christian  Times,  1853 :    Still  issued  weekly.     Mr.  Burroughs  was 

the  chief  and  H.  J.  Western  and  A.  J.  Joslyn  assistant  editors. 
November  24  of  the  same  year  the  paper  was  sold  to  Revs.  Leroy 
Church  and  J.  A.  Smith,  the  latter  becoming  editor-in-chief.  In 
1854  Mr.  Smith  sold  his  interest  to  Mr.  J.  F.  Childs  and  the  pro- 
prietary firm  became  Church  &  Childs.  In  1855  Mr.  Church  be- 
came sole  proprietor.  Later  firm  name  became  Church  &  Good- 
man; so  it  remained  until  January,  1875.  The  paper  is  now 
known  as  the 

Standard — still  an  organ  of  the  Baptist  church. 

Porcupine,  winter  of  1847-48:  Edited  by  Charles  Bowen  and  Thomas 
Bradbury. 

American  Odd  Fellow.  1848:  This  was  the  first  organ  of  secret  socie- 
ties in  Chicago:  Edited  by  J.  L.  Enos  and  Rev.  Wm.  Rounseville. 

Northivestern  Journal  of  Homeopathia,  1848-52:  A  monthly  journal, 
partly  scientific  and  partly  of  a  popular  character.  It  was  the 
first  paper  in  Chicago  advocating  the  science  of  Homeopathy:  Ed- 
ited by  Geo.  E.  Shipman;  printed  by  Whitmarsh  &  Fulton. 

Lady's  Western  Magazine,  1848-49:  Edited  by  B.  F.  Taylor  and  J.  S. 
Hurlbut;  published  by  Charles  L.  Wilson. 

Chicano  Dollar  Newspaper,  part  of  1849:  A  weekly  paper  edited  by 
J'.  R.  Bull. 

lemperance  Battle- Ax,  part  of  1849:  Edited  by  C.  J.  Sellon  and  D.  D. 
Driscoll. 

Democratic  Argus,  started  in  August,  1850:  Issued  daily  and  weekly 
by  B.  W.  Seaton  and  W.  W.  Peck. 

Electric  Journal  of  Education  and  Literary  Review,  1850-51:  Appeared 
monthly;  edited  by.  C.  F.  Bartlett.  In  April,  1851,  Dr.  N.  S. 
Davis  became  editor. 

Commercial  Register,  1850:    Issued  weekly  by  J.  F.  Ballantyne. 

Literary  Budget,  1852-55:  Monthly  by  W.  W.  Dpnanhower:  In  1853 
changed  to  a  weekly  with  B.  F.  Taylor  as  editor.  Devoted  to  lit- 
erature and  general  miscellany;  in  1854,  T.  H.  Whipple  appeared 
as  associate  editor.  In  1855  the  Budget  was  merged  into  the 
Weekly  Native  Citizen,  published  also  by  Mr.  Donanhower. 

Christian  Era,  1852:  An  unsuccessful  paper  published  by  Rev.  Epa- 
phras  Go  jdmau. 


Chicago,  Cook  Co.— Continued. 

Western  Tablet,  1852-55:  A  Catholic  literary  periodical  published 
by  Daniel  O'Hare. 

Daily  Express  and  Commercial  Register,  1852 :     An  independent 

daily  penny  paper  edited  by  J.  Q.  A.  Wood  and  W.  J.  Patterson. 

Weekly  Express,  1852-53:    Conducted  by  J.  F.  Ballantyne  &  Co. 

Daily  limes  and  Citizen,  1852-53:  A  Free  Soil  paper  edited  by  Zebina 
Eastman. 

Frihed's  Banneret,  1852-53:  First  Norwegian  paper  published  in  Chica 
go.  Edited  by  Mouritzon  &  Kjoss. 

Daily  Democrat  Press,  1852 :  Edited  by  John  L.  Scripps  and  Wm. 

Bross.  In  1854  firm  became  Scripps  Bros.  &  Spears.  At  first  it 
was  a  non-partison  paper  but  in  1857  it  began  expounding  the 
principles  of  the  republican  party:  July  1,  1858,  the  Press  was 
consolidated  with  the  Tribune. 

Sloan's  Garden  City,  1853-56(?):  A  weekly  paper  edited  by  Oscar  B. 
Sloan;  published  at  first  by  Robert  Fergus,  afterwards  by  Charles 
Scott  &  Co.  It  was  published  in  the  interest  of  Sloan's  patent 
medicines  principally  and  as  an  oracle  upon  literary  matters  sec- 
ondarily. 

Homer's  Chicago  and  Western  Guide,  a  monthly,  published  in  1853  by 
W.  B.  Horner,  purported  to  contain  all  information  for  traveling 
by  railroad,  steamboat  and  stage  from  Chicago  to  every  town  in 
the  Northwest,  and  to  any  important  city  in  the  United  States. 

Chicago  Evangelist,  1853-55:  A  weekly,  representing  tenets  of  the  New 
School  of  Presbyterians:  Edited  by  an  association  of  Presbyterian 
clergymen — the  resident  editors  being  Revs.  H.  Curtis  and  R.  W. 
Patterson;  associate  editors,  G.  W.  Gale,  S.  G.  Spears,  W.  H. 
Spencer,  A.  Eddy  and  S.  D.  Pilkin.  In  April,  1854,  Rev.  Joseph 
Gaston  Wilson  took  editorial  charge.  In  1855  it  was  merged  into 
the  New  York  Evangelist,  which  thereafter  had  a  northwestern 
editor  in  Chicago. 

Youth's  Western  Banner,  1853:  Short  lived..  A  monthly  devoted  to  tem- 
perance, morality  and  religion;  edited  by  Isaac  C.  Smith  &  Co. 

Christian  Banker,  1853 — only  eight  numbers  appeared.  Issued  by  Seth 
Paine  and  John  M.  Holmes  as  an  advertisement  for  their  bank. 

Christian  Shoemaker,  1853:  Published  only  for  a  short  time  by  F.  V. 
Pitney  as  a  travesty  upon  the  Christian  Banker. 

Northtvestern  Christian   Advocate,   1853 :    A  weekly,    edited   by 

James  V.  Walson,  1853-56;  Rev.  T.  M.Eddy,  1856-68.  It  was 
published  by  Swormsted  &  Poe  for  the  Northwestern  Conference 
of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  church  and  printed  by  Chas.  Philbrick. 
Rigidly  anti-slavery.  In  1868  the  editorship  was  given  to  Rev.  J. 
M.  Reid,  who  was  succeeded  in  1872  by  Rev.  Arthur  Edwards. 

Olive  Branch  of  the  West,  1853:    Published  by  J.  R.  Balme. 

Homeopath,  1853-56:  A  monthly  started  by  Drs.  D.  S.  Smith,  S.  W. 
Graves  and  R.  Ludlam.  Editors  in  January,  1854.  were  Drs.  R. 
Ludlam  and  D.  Alphonso  Colton. 

Courant,  1853-54:  An  independent  daily  edited  by  William  Duane  Wil- 
son. Sold  to  Messrs.  Cook,  Cameron  and  Patterson  and  changed  to 

Young  America,  1854—  — :  Daily  and  weekly.  A  democratic  paper 
edited  by  J.  W.  Patterson.  Soon  changed  to 


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Chicago,  Cook  Co. — Continued. 


Chicago  Daily  Times,  1854-94.  The  founders  of  the  Times  were  Isaac 
Cook,  .lames  W.  Sheahan  and  Daniel  Cameron.  It  was  a  demo- 
cratic daily  edited  by  James  W.  Sheahan,  1854-56;  James  vV. 
Sheahan  and  Daniel  Cameron,  1856-59;  Sheahan  and  Price, 
1860—  — .  In  1860  Cyrus  H.  McCormick,  owner  of  the  Herald, 
(see  p.  21)  purchased  the  Times.  He  consolidated  the  two  papers 
under  the  name  of  the  Herald  and  Times,  intending  eventually  to 
drop  the  name  Times.  He  placed  E.  W.  McComas  in  editorial 
charge.  Under  the  care  of  Mr.  McComas,  who  was  a  journalist 
from  Virginia,  the  paper  became  an  exponent  of  the  Southern 
democracy.  On  Junel,  1861,  this  paper  was  purchased  by  Wilbur 
F.  Storey,  who  was  its  leading  spirit  for  the  next  twenty  years. 
After  the  emancipation  proclamation,  the  limes  ceased  to  favor 
the  prosecution  of  the  war,  and  was  bitter  in  its  denunciations  of 
Lincoln's  administration.  It  became  such  a  radical  "copperhead 
sheet"  that  General  Ambrose  E.  Burnside,  in  command  of  the 
Department  of  the  Northwest,  with  headquarters  at  Cincinnati, 
issued  an  order  for  the  suppression  of  the  Times,  and  the  com- 
mander at  Camp  Douglas  was  charged  with  the  execution  of  the 
order.  On  the  morning  of  June  3,  1863,  some  soldiers  marched 
into  the  press-room  and  took  possession.  Mass  meetings  were 
held  during  the  day  in  advocacy  of  free  speech  and  a  free  press. 
A  petition  to  President  Lincoln  to  revoke  the  order  was  signed 
by  some  of  the  most  prominent  republicans  and  business  men  of 
the  city,  and  Senator  Lyman  Trumbull  and  Isaac  N.  Arnold  tele- 
graphed personally  to  Mr.  Lincoln  to  the  same  effect.  The  order 
was  revoked  by  the  President  and  its  publication  was  resumed 
June  5.  In  the  fall  of  1863,  Franc  B.  Wilkie  joined  the  editorial 
staff  and  in  1867  Andre  Matteson  became  a  part  of  the  editorial 
force  for  the  second  time.  After  the  presidential  campaign  of 
1868  the  Times  ceased  to  be  a  party  organ,  claimed  to  be  inde- 
pendent, and  made  many  vigorous  onslaughts  on  the  democrat 
party.  However  it  wheeled  into  line  and  supported  the  demo- 
cratic candidates  of  1876,  1880  and  1884.  The  establishment  was 
destroyed  in  the  great  fire  of  1871,  but  only  to  appear  in  greater 
magnificence  very  soon  after.  In  1894  it  was  joined  to  the  Herald 
— hence  Times-Herald.  From  1857-67  the  files  are  somewhat  in- 
complete, since  then  complete  in  the  Newberry  Library,  Chicago. 

Traveler  is  mentioned  in  the  Directory  of  1853  as  managed  by  James 
M.  Chatfield,  John  Chatfield,  Jr.,  Wm.  B.  Doolittle  and  Lee  Lars. 

Hemlaudet,  Det  Gamla  Och  Det  Nye,  1855  to  date:  Published  at  Gales- 
burg  from  1855  to  1858,  when  it  was  moved  to  Chicago.  Edited 
by  Prof.  T.  N.  Hasselgvist,  1855-58;  Dr.  E.  Morelins,  1859-62; 
Jonas  Errberg,  1863-64;  Dr.  C.  R.  Cervin,  1864-68;  P.  A.  Lunde- 
lins,  1868-69;  Dr.  John  A.  Enander,  1869-90;  J.  N.  So'derholm, 
1890-96;  Dr.  John  A.  Euander,  1896—  — .  A  weekly  paper  and 
the  first  published  in  the  Swedish  language  in  Chicago. 

Maine-Law  Alliance,  1854 — :  A  temperance  weekly,  published  by 
Hiram  W.  Jewell  with  B.  E.  Hale,  Rev.  T.  Yates  and  Dr.  Charles 
Jewett  as  editors. 

Free  West,  1854-56:  Edited  by  Goodman,  Warren  &  Eastman.  Sold 
to  the  Tribune  in  1856. 

Saturday  Evening  Mail,  1854:  A  temperance  paper  edited  by  Geo.  R. 
Granam. 

Chicago  Protestant,  1854:     Monthly,  Hays  and  Thompson,  publishers. 
Deutsche  Amerikaner,  1854:     Edited  by  Geo.  Schtaeger. 
Atlantis,  1854:     A  monthly  edited  by  Christien  Essellen. 


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Chicago,  Cook  Co. — Continued. 


Pathfinder,  1854 — :A  weekly  record  of  railroad  and  real  estate  trans- 
actions. Edited  by  W.  B.  Horner,  and  published  by  Horner  & 
Crane. 

Bank-Note  List,  1855 — :  A  semi-monthly  edited  and  published  by  T. 
Granger  Adams,  a  banker.  Devoted  to  reporting  financial  mat- 
matters,  with  an  especial  reference  to  the  means  of  detecting 
counterfeits,  and  containing  a  report  of  the  banks  that  were  in  an 
embarrassed  condition  or  had  ceased  to  be  solvent.  This  paper 
appeared  in  the  directory  as  late  as  I860. 

Illinois  Gazetteer  and  Immigrants'1  Western  Guide  seems  to  have  ap- 
peared only  in  August,  1855:  Edited  by  Wm.  Bross  and  published 
by  Henry  Greenbaum  and  T.  W.  Simpson:  Contained  a  map  of 
Illinois  and  adjacent  states,  and  carefully  collected  statistics  of 
manufactures,  trade,  commerce,  etc. 

Beobachter  von  Michigan,  1855-56:  A  weekly  Douglas  paper  edited  by 
Messrs.  Committi  &  Becker. 

Native  American,  1855-56:  A  daily  issued  in  the  interest  of  the  Native 
American  party.  Started  by  Wm.  Weaver  Danenhower,  father 
of  Lieut.  J.  W.  Danenhower,  the  Arctic  explorer. 

Courier,  1855:    Issued  by  R.  P.  Hamilton. 

Der  National  Democrat,  1855 — :    A  daily  Douglas  paper.    Editor,  Dr. 

Ignatius  Koch,  publisher,  J.  E.  Committi, ;  Koch  &  Schade, 

editors,  and  Michael  Diversey  published,  1856;  Koch  &  Froehlich, 
editors,  and  Fritz  Becker,  publisher,  1857-59. 

Western  Crusader,  1855-56:  A  temperance  paper  edited  by  Thos.  Wil- 
liams and  Orlo  W.  Strong.  Changed  to 

Northicestern  Home  Journal,  1856 — :  Edited  by  James  B.  Merwin  and 
published  F.  H.  Benson  &  Co. 

Herald,  1856  or  1858:  A  daily  edited  by  T.  R.  Dawley.  In  1859-60 
Chas.  N.  Pine  appeared  as  editor. 

Pen  and  Pencil,  1856:  Edited  by  T.  R.  Dawley.  An  art  and  story  paper, 
contributed  to  by  T.  Herbert  Whipple.  Issued  weekly. 

Western  Gar  land,  1856:  A  literary  monthly  issued  simultaneously  in 
Chicago,  Louisville  and  St.  Louis.  Founded  by  Mrs.  Harriet  C. 
Lindsey  &  Son,  with  R.  R.  Lindsey  as  editor  in  Chicago. 

Commercial  Bulletin  and  Northwestern  Reporter,  1856 — :  Edited  by  C. 
H.  Scriven  and  John  J.  Gallagher. 

Rounds'1  Printers  Cabinet,  1856 — :  Published  by  Rounds  &  Langdon. 
In  December,  1856,  there  was  but  one  other  journal  in  the 
United  States  that  was  devoted  exclusively  to  the  interest  of  the 
'art  preservative' — the  Typographical  Advertiser;  Rounds'  Cabinet 
being  the  first  of  that  character  in  the  northwest,  the  second  in 
the  United  States  in  its  date  of  issue,  and  the  first  monthly  typo- 
graphical journal  in  the  Union. 

Prairie  iea/,1856 — :    A  monthly  issued  by  D.  B.  Cooke  &  Co. 

Western  Journal  of  Music,  1856-57:  Wm.  H.  Currie,  editor,  and  R.  G. 
Greene,  publisher. 

Flower  Queen,  1856-57:   A  weekly  published  by  Higgins  Bros. 
Democratic  Bugle,  1856:    Published  by  Chas.  Lieb. 


26 


Chicago,  Cook  Co. — Continued. 


Western  Enterprise:  A  short  lived  agricultural  weekly;  merged  into- 
the  Prairie  Farmer.  Edited  by  Porter  Little. 

Daily  Union,  1857-58:  Issued  by  the  Chicago  Union  Printing  Co. 
Louis  Schade  was  general  editor.  B.  H.  Meyers,  city  editor. 

Daily  Ledger,  1857:  Published  by  Barnes,  Stewart  &  Paine;  Seth< 
Paine,  editor. 

Chicago  Record,  1857-59:  A  monthly  magazine,  edited  by  Jas.  G.  Wil- 
son. Devoted  to  the  interests  of  the  Episcopal  Church. 

Saturday  Evening  Chronotype,  1857:   Edited  by  C.  A.  Washburne. 

Emery's  Journal  of  Agriculture:-  In  August,  1857  H.  D.  Emery  sent 
out  a  specimen  copy.  The  first  number  of  the  regular  issue  was 
announced  to  appear  January  1,  1858.  In  1859  Emery  &  Co. 
changed  the  name  to  the  Prairie  Farmer  and  Emery's  Journal  of 
Agriculture. 

Zeitgeist  (German),  1857-58:  Edited  by  Ernest  Geoders  and  published^ 
by  Charles  Hess. 

Northwestern  Bank  Note  and  Counterfeit  Reporter ,  1857-58:  Published' 
by  Isaac  A.  Pool.  A  semi-monthly.  This  paper  may  have  been/ 
issued  ir  1853,  as  in  the  directory  for  that  year  appears  a  mention 
of  a  Bank  Note  Reporter,  but  neither  .editors  nor  publishers  are 
named. 

Examiner,  1857 — :  A  monthly  magazine,  edited  by  James  G.  Wilson;. 
Carney  &  Wilson  publishers. 

Commercial  Express,  1857 :  A  weekly,  and  the  Morning  Bulletin,  a 

daily.  Both  were  issued  in  behalf  of  the  mercantile  and  com- 
mercial interests  of  Chicago.  Edited  by  P.  L.  and  J.  H.  Wells. 

Svenska  Republikanaren  began  in  Galva,  111.,  in  1855,  moved  to  Chi- 
cago in  1857  and  S.  Cronsine  became  editor.  A  secular,  liberal' 
paper,  founded,  as  especially  antagonistic  to  the  Hemlaudet,  by 
the  Bishop  Hill  colony  of  Swedes. 

Sunday  Leader,   1857 :    The  first   exclusively  Sunday  newspaper 

issued  in  Chicago  of  any  permanence.  Published  by  S.  P.  Rounds; 
managing  editor,  Edward  Bliss.  A  distinguishing  feature  was 
its  chess  column  edited  by  Lewis  Poulson. 

Svnday  Herald  was  started  subsequent  to  the  establishment  of  the 
Sunday  Leader,  in  opposition  to  it.  The  Herald  ran  about  a  year. 

Trestle  Board,  1857 :    Edited  and  published  by  J.  J.  Clarkson   in- 

the  interest  of  the  Masonic  fraternity. 

Ashlar,  1857 :  A  monthly  Masonic  magazine.  Edited  by  Allyn  Wes- 

ton  and  published  by  Charles  Scott  &  Co. 

Real  Estate  Neics  Letter  and  Insurance  Monitor  had  an  existence  of 
only  a  few  months,  1857-58.  Published  monthly  by  Gallaghar  & 
Gilbert. 

Real  Estate  Register,  1857-58:  Issued  monthly.  Edited  and  published 
by  G.  W.  Yerby  &  Co. 

Musical  Review,  1857-58:  Edited  by  C.  M.  Cody,  published  by  Higgins 
Bros.,  and  printed  by  Pool  and  Spaulding. 


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Chicago,  Cook  Co. — Continued. 


Chicago  Magazine,  1857:  Edited  by  Zebina  Eastman  and  published  by 
John  Gager  &  Co.  Devoted  to  literature,  biography,  historical 
reminiscence,  etc. 

Le  Journal  De  V Illinois,  1857-58:  First  issued  in  Kankakee  as  a  weekly 
on  January  2,  1857,  by  A.  Grandpre  and  Claude  Petit,  being  the 
first  French  newspaper  published  in  the  State.  In  September, 
1857,  it  was  moved  to  Chicago  under  the  same  management.  For 
one  month  it  was  issued  semi-weekly  was  changed  back  to 
weekly. 

*  Daily  Price  Currant,  1856-57. 

Since  Mr.  Andreas  in  his  History  of  Chicago  only  gives  the  history 
of  Chicago  newspapers  in  full  down  to  1857,  the  city  directories 
after  that  date  have  been  consulted  and  the  following  papers 
seem  to  have  been  started  after  1857 : 

1857. 

Evangel,  edited  by  J.  G.  Wilson:  Weekly. 
Lake  Zurich  Banker  was  a  weekly. 

1858. 

Abend  Zeitung  was  published  by  Comitti  &  Bode  and  edited  by  Henry 
Ginal. 

1859. 

Northwestern  Home  and  School  Journal,  J.  T.  Eberhart  proprietor,  and 
the  assistant  editor  was  Rolla  A.  Law. 

Northwestern  Prairie  Farmer  was  edited  by  Wm.  S.  Hannold,  James 
C.  Medill  and  Chas.  Betts.  This  paper  is  also  found  in  the  direc- 
tory for  1860. 

Western  Banner.  B.  D.  Killian  editor  and  proprietor.  Found  also  in 
the  directory  of  1860. 

Western  Railroad  Gazette,  Stanley  G.  Fowler,  proprietor.  In  directory 
for  1860. 

Phillips'  Northwestern  Money  Reporter  and  Insurance  Journal.  Issued 
weekly,  monthly  and  semi-monthly  by  B.  W.  Phillips. 

Printers'1  Cabinet.    Published  monthly  by  Rounds  &  Langdon. 

Bank  Note  Reporter  and  Counterfeit  Detector  was  issued  monthly  and 
semi-monthly  by  Willard  &  Young.  Appeared  in  the  directory  for 
1860. 

Medical  Journal  was  published  monthly  by  Daniel  Brainard.  In  i 
directory  for  1860. 

1860. 

Market  Review  and  Price  Current  appeared  weekly. 
Western  Churchman.     Monthly. 


*For  Chicago  Newspapers  see  a  three  volume  History  of  Chicago,  by  A.  T.  Andreas. 


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Chicago,  Cook  Co.— Concluded. 

Church  Record.     Semi-monthly. 

Commercial  Letter.     Daily. 

Home  Land,  (German).     Weekly. 

Northwestern  Money  Reporter.     Weekly,  semi-monthly,  and  monthly. 

Northwestern  Quarterly. 

Prairie  Farmer.     Weekly. 

Presbyterian  Expositor.     Monthly. 

Wells'1  Marine  Register.     Daily  during  navigation. 

-Chester,  Randolph  Co. 

Southern  Illinois  Advocate,  1839-40:  It  was  edited  by  John  Smith  and 
and  H.  M.  Abbott. 

Reveille,  1847-50.    It  was  edited  by  0.  F.  McMillan. 

H erald,  1849-57  (?):  Edited  by  Messrs.  Hanna  and  Whitehurst,  1849-53; 
Mr.  Hanna  and  Wm.  Philips,  1853-56;  E.  J.  Montague,  1856 — . 
(See  Kaskaskia  Republican). 

^Randolph  County  Democrat,  1857-76  (?) :  Editor  and  proprietor,  Judge 
J.  M.  Rails,  1857-58:  H.  B.  Nisbet  and  C.  C.  Clemens,  who  con- 
ducted it  independent  of  politics,  1858-60;  Mr.  Nisbet,  who  made 
it  a  Republican  paper,  1860-65;  John  W.  Dean  and  M.  W.  Rot- 
rock,  1865-76;  Mr.  Dean  and  Mr.  Nisbet,  1876 — .  It  was  pub- 
lished weekly. 


XJlinton,  DeWitt  Co. 

DeWitt  Courier,  1854-57:  Established  and  edited  by  S.  H.  McElheney 
and  R.  A.  Mills,  1854-55;  Mr.  Mills  and  A.  J.  Back,  1855;  Russell 
F.  Jones,  who  made  it  a  democratic  paper,  being  previously 
neutral,  1855;  Mr.  Jones  as  editor  and  Paul  Watkins  as  pub- 
lisher, 1855  56;  Mr.  Watkins  from  1856  until  it  was  destroyed  by 
fire  in  1857. 

Central  Transcript,  1856  62:  Edited  by  John  R.  Blackford  and  Isaac  N. 
Coltrin,  1856-57;  Mr.  Blackford.  1857;  Mr.  Coltrin  and  B.  F. 
Jones,  1857-58;  Mr.  Coltrin  and  W.  DeLay,  1858-59;  Mr.  Coltrin 
and  Joe  Prior,  1859-61;  Mr.  Coltrin  and  A.  J.  Blackford,  1861;  Mr. 
Coltrin  and  James  M.  DeLay.  1861-62;  M.  M.  DeLevis  and  O.  F. 
Mori'ison,  1862 — these  men  consolidated  it  with  the  Pana  Public 
and  changed  the  name  to  the  Clinton  Public. 

DeWitt  County  Democrat,  1858-59:  Edited  by  E.  F.  Campbell  and  E. 
D.  King,  1858;  Wm.  Fuller,  1858-59.  It  was  destroyed  by  fire. 
During  its  existence  it  was  run  in  the  interests  of  the  democrat 
party. 

^Vindicator,  1858:  Edited  by  J.  M.  Prior  in  the  interest  of  Douplas' 
election.  Its  publication  ceased  after  the  campaign. 


*For  Chester  newspapers  see  Brink,  McDough's  History  of  Kaudolph,  Monroe  and  Perry 
"Counties,  p.  193-201. 

t  For  Clinton  newspapers  see  Brink,  McDonough's  History  of  DeWitt  County,  p.  95. 


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Dallas,  Hancock  Co. 

Star  of  Dallas,  1859-61:  Its  first  editor  was  Mr.  Francis  Ashton,  and 
the  second  was  Mr.  Trueblood.  It  upheld  Douglas  for  President. 

Danville,  Vermilion  Co. 

Illinois  Citizen,  1849 :     Published  weekly  and  edited  by  A.  Y^ 

Harrison. 

Enquirer,  1833 :     Its  first  editor  appears  to  have  been  John  S^ 

.  vVilliams.  In  the  years  1836  and  1837  Messrs.  Delay  and  Loveless 
appear  as  editors.  There  is  an  incomplete  file  of  this  paper  in 
the  Danville  Public  Library. 

Independent,  1856 :  Among  its  editors  were  Messrs.  McKinley  and 

Blackford:  J.  B.  McKinley;  and  J.  E.  Lemon.    There  is  a  partial 
file  in  the  Danville  Public  Library. 

Spectator,  1859 :  Its  editor  was  A.  J.  Adams.  Files  in  the  Dan- 
ville Public  Library. 

Vermilion  County  Press,  1857:  Among  its  editors  were  James  D.  Kilpat- 
rick,  1858;  Messrs.  Kilpatrick  and  Lemon,  1859:  James  D.  Kilpat- 
rick,  1859.  Volumes  two  and  three  are  on  file  in  the  Danville 
Public  Library. 

Decatur,  Macon  Co. 

Gazette,  1851-65:  Published  and  edited  by  James  Shoaff,  1851-156;  A. 
J.  Davis  and  Isaac  N.  Underwood;  Mr.  Davis  and  James  P.  Boyd. 
In  1846  Mr.  Davis  sold  to  Lewis  Cass,  who  took  in  J.  J.  Strong  as 
printer — this  arrangement  stood  one  year.  In  1865  it  was  sold  to 
N.  J.  Usrey  of  the  Chronicle  and  the  paper  appeared  under  the 
name  of  the  Gazette  and  Chronicle  until  1871 .  In  1856  it  gave  its- 
influence  to  the  cause  of  democracy,  but  became  republican  on 
the  breaking  out  of  the  Civil  War.  In  1871  the  office  was  closed, 
and  H.  L.  Hammer  purchased  it.  and  in  1872  he  changed  the  name 
to  the  Tribune  and  made  Mr.  A.  H.  Gorman  editor.  It  was  united 
with  the  Magnet  in  1874. 

Illinois  State  Chronicle,  1855-65:  Established  by  Charles  H.  Wingate 
and  Wm.  J.  Usrey.  Mr.  Wingate  retired  early.  Under  Messrs. 
Hamsher  and  Masser  its  publication  was  suspended,  1862-63, 
which  was  revived  in  1863  by  Mr.  Usrey  and  J.  N.  Underwood. 
Mr.  Underwood  retired  in  1864.  and  in  1865  Mr.  Usrey  joined  it 
to  the  Gazette.  It  opposed  democracy. 

Democrat,  1856 :    Published  by  leading  democrats  with  Eli  Hosea 

as  editor.    Changed  to 

Herald,  1857 :     Its  editors  were  Elan  Rees  and  son,  George  W. ; 

W.  J.  Chenoweth  and  Geo.  W.  Rust;  Mr.  Chenoweth  and  James 
Brent.    It  was  removed  to  Pana,  111.,  by  Milan  S.  Beckwith. 

Chronicle,  printed  daily  during  the  campaign  of  1856. 

Magnet,  1858-74:  Published  by  P.  R.  Shepherd,  who  as  editor  was 
assisted  by  John  Ryan;  published  by  Henry  C.  Bradsby  with 
James  Shoaff  as  editor,  1859-61;  E.  N.  Buck  and  I.  N.  Under- 
wood, 1861-62;  James  Shoaff,  1862-68;  Mr.  Shoaff  and  Asa  Miller, 
1868-71 ;  Miller  and  Adis,  1871-74.  It  was  democratic  in  principle 
from  1862  and  during  Mr.  Shoaff's  connection  with  it.  It  was 
consolidated  with  the  Tribune  in  1874  and  was  known  as  the  Mag- 
net and  Tribune. 


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Decatur,  Macon  Co.— Concluded. 

*  Daily  Enterprise,  1859— short- lived:  Established  by  Messrs.  Buck  and 
Underwood.  It  was  printed  in  the  Chronicle  office. 

De  Kalb,  De  Kalb  Co. 

t  Western  World,  1858-60:     Published  by  Mr.  Andrews. 

De  Soto,  Jackson  Co. 

Farmer,  1855-57:  Edited  by  Jaines  Hull,  1855-56;  John  A.  Hull,  1856-57: 
The  latter  editor  moved  it  to  Carboudale  as  the  Transcript  (which 
see.) 

Dixon,  Lee  Co. 

lelegraph,  1851  to  date:   Edited  by  C.  E.  Fisk. 
Transcript,  1854-57:   Established  by  Charles  Allen. 

Republican,  1857 :    Published  by  Beckwith  and  Legget.    It  was 

joined  to  the  lelegraph  with  Shaw  and  Beckwith  as  proprietors. 
Subsequently  it  passed  under  the  management  of  I.  S.  Boardman. 

Monitor,  1858:  Published  by  Charles  Meigs:  Failed  in  November,  1858. 

t  Advertiser,  1858-59:  Edited  by  Eustace,  Stiles  &  Atherton.  Sometime 
within  his  proprietorship  of  the  Telegraph  Mr.  Boardman  pur- 
chased the  press  and  material  of  the  Advertiser. 

Dunleith,  Jo  Daviess  Co. 

Commercial  Advertiser,  1857-61:  It  was  transferred  to  the  Galena  Dem- 
ocrat. 

DuQuoin,  Perry  Co. 

%DuQuoin  Mining  Journal,  1858  — :  Edited  by  Paul  Watkins;  at  first 
it  was  republican  in  sentiment  but  became  democratic  under  the 
proprietorship  of  Alonzo  Bennett;  its  publication  was  suspended 
during  the  war. 

Bast  St.  Louis,  St.  Clair  Co. 

American  Bottom  Gazette,  1841-44:  Edited  by  Sumrik  and  Jarrott. 

Edwardsville,  Madison  Co. 

Spectator,  1819 :  Edited  by  Hooper  Warren,  assisted  by  George 

Churchill,  1819-25;  Thomas  Lippincott  and  Jerremiah  Abbott, 
1825-27.  The  Spectator  strongly  opposed  the  convention  of  1824; 
it  was  the  third  paper  published  in  the  State:  Files,  1820-22,  in  the 
Chicago  Historical  Society  Library. 


*For  Decatur  newspapers  see  Brink,  McDonough's  History  of  Macon  Co.,  p.  66. 

tSee  Kett  &  Co.'s  History  of  De  Kalb  Co..  p.  113. 

tFor  Dixon  newspapers  see  Hill  &  Co.'s  History  of  Lee  Co.,  p.  117, 

§For  DuQuoin  newspapers  see  Brink  McDonouffh's  History  of  Randolph,  Monroe 
and  Perry  Cos  .,  p.  199. 


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-Edwardsville,  Madison  Co.— Concluded. 

Illinois  Intelligencer,  1822(?) :  It  was  a  pro-slavery  paper. 
Illinois  Gazette,  1822(?) . 

Star  of  the  West,  1822-23:  Published  by  Miller  &  Stine  who  represen- 
ted the  leading  democratic  citizens  of  the  place.  It  was  the  fourth 
pap'ir  published  in  the  State — these  in  their  order  were  the  Intell- 
iqencer,  Vandalia;  Gazette,  Shawneetown;  Spectator,  and  Star  of 
the  West,  Edwardsville.  After  six  months  the  Star  of  the  West 
went  into  the  hands  of  Thomas  J.  McGuire  &  Co.,  who  issued  the 

Illinois  Republican,  1824:  Like  the  Star  of  the  West,  the  Republican 
was  pro-slavery.  During  the  convention  contest  of  1824, 
April,  1832,  to  August,  1824,  Judge  Theophilus  W.  Smith  and 
Emanual  J.  West  were  the  leading  editors,  who  endeavored  to 
counteract  the  influence  of  the  Spectator. 

Illinois  Corrector,  1827-28:  Edited  by  R.  K.  Fleming  who,  in  1828, 
moved  back  to  Kaskaskia  and  published  the  Recorder,  (which  see 
also  the  Republican  Advocate  of  Kaskaskia).  It  was  a  pro-slavery 
paper  and  strongly  supported  Jackson  for  President. 

Crisis,  1830:    Edited  by  S.  S.  Brooks:    Changed  to 

Illinois  Advocate,  1830-32:  At  first  it  was  published  by  Mr.  Brooks; 
eighteen  numbers  were  issued  when  the  establishment  passed  into 
the  hands  of  John  York  Sawyer.  Mr.  J.  Angevine  was  associ- 
ated with  Mr.  Sawyer  for  awhile.  When  Mr.  Angevine  retired, 
Mr.  Win  Peach  who  was  afterwards  elected  State'  Printer  be- 
came a  partner  and  he  removed  the  establishment  in  December, 
1832,  to  Vandalia,  the  State  Capital.  Mr.  Sawyer  merged  the 
Western  Ployboy  in  the  Advocate,  and  in  1839  the  paper  was  re- 
moved to  Springfield  (see  State  Register). 

Western  Ploivboy,  1830-31:  It  was  a  semi-monthly  edited  by  John  York 
Sawyer. 

Wetern  Weekly  Mirror,  1838-40:  Edited  by  James  Ruggles  and  was 
devoted  to  the  introduction  and  propagation  of  an  universal 
language;  changed  to 

Sovereign  People,  1840-41:    Edited  by  Mr.  Ruggles. 

Madison  County  Engineer,  1853-56 :  Edited  by  Theodore  Terry:  It  was 
suspended  for  a  time  and  appeared  again  as  the 

Weekly  Madison  Press,  1850  to  date:  This  paper  was  established  and 
published  weekly  by  Mr.  Terry.  It  favored  democracy.  There  is  a 
partial  file  in  office. 

Madison  County  Recorder,  1850-51:  The  first  editors  and  publishers 
were  Dallam  &  Ruggles;  next  Ruggles  &  L.  E.  Smith;  next 
Smith  &  David  Gillespie  under  whom  its  publication  ceased. 
Mr.  Ruggles  went  to  Henry,  Marshall  Co.,  and  founded  the 
Courier  (which  see). 

*Madison  Advertiser,  1856-65:  Founded  and  published  by  James  R. 
Brown.  The  publishers  in  order  were  0.  C.  Dake,  Joseph  L. 
Krafft,  Wm.  G.  Pinchard,  Frank  Springer,  Thompson  &  Dunne- 
gan,  and  Whitman  &  Crabb  who  changed  it  to  Madison  County 
Courier,  and  it  continued  to  appear  under  that  name  until  1869.  It 
was  finally  succeeded  by  the  Republican,  now  published  by  Cross- 
man  Bros.  At  first  it  advanced  Whig  doctrine  and  then  republi- 


*For  Edwards  Ule  newspapers  see  Davidson  and  Stuv4  History  of  Illinois,  p.  353. 


32 

Elgin,  Kane  Co. 

,  1845 :  It  seems  that  the  name  of  this  paper 

has  been  lost,  but  it  was  a  Baptist  and  anti-slavery  sheet.  Pub- 
lished and  edited  by  a  joint  stock  company  of  which  Spencer 
Carr,  Rev.  A.  J.  Joslyn.  and  Rev.  Wareham  Walker  were  the 
editors. 

Gazette,  1847-74:  It  was  consolidated  with  the  Advocate  in  1874. 
Fox  River  Courier,  1851 — short  lived :  It  favored  the  Whigs. 
Palladium,  1853-56:  Edited  by  Mr.  Hough.     Changed  to 

Kane  County  Journal,  1856 :   Soon   Messrs.  Lyman   &   Smith  ap- 
peared as  publishers. 

—,1858 :  A  democratic   paper  established  by 


Grosvenor  &  Willis. 
Evington,  Effingham  Co. 

Pioneer,  1855-60:  Published  by  W.  B.  Cooper  and  later  by  J.  W, 
Filler.  It  was  moved  to  Effingham. 

Fairfleld,  "Wayne  Co. 

Independent  Press,  1852-55:   John  M.  Walden  was  editor  and  A.   A. 
Stickney  publisher.     It  was  democratic  in  its  sympathies.     Changed! 
to 

Illinois  Patriot,  1855-56:  It  was  also  a  democratic  paper  edited  by  C. 
T.  Lichtenberger. 

News,  1856:  Edited  by  James  H.  Smith.  It  was  a  non-partisan 
paper. 

Gazette,  1858:  Edited  by  A.  S.  Tilden.  It  advocated  "State  Sover- 
eignty and  Popular  Rights." 

Prairie  Pioneer,  1859-63:  This  paper  was  established  by  Wm.  Loyd 
Carter  and  edited  by  Miles  B.  Friend  who  soon  retired  and  left 
Carter  as  editor.  In  March  1860  Theodore  Edmonson  appeared 
as  publisher  and  W.  L.  Carter  again  as  editor.  Edmonson  soon 
withdrew  and  Benson  T.  Atherton  became  its  publisher.  In. 
October  1862  its  publication  was  suspended  to  be  revived  by  J. 
D.  Lichtenberger. 

Fannington,  Fulton  Co. 
Journal,  1856-57. 

Freeport,  Stephenson  Co. 

Prairie  Democrat,  1847-53:  A  democratic  paper  established  and  run  by 
Stephen  D.  Carpenter,  1847-50;  J.  O.  P.  Burnside  1850-52;  Geo. 
Ordway,  1852-53.  It  represented  democracy.  In  1853  it  again  fell 
into  the  possession  of  Mr.  Burnside  and  he  changed  its  name  to 
the 

Bulletin,  1853  to  date:  Mr.  Burnside  was  succeeded  in  its  publication 

by  Messrs.  Brag  &  Brawley ;  Giles  &  Scroggs,  1861-64;  J.  R. 

Scroggs,  1864-69;  W.  T.  Giles,  1869-73;  C.  C.  Shuler    &  John  W. 


tFor  Elgin  papers  see  Le  Baron's  History  of  Kane  County,  p.  385. 


33 

Freeport,  Stephenson  Co. — Concluded 

Potter,  1873-74;  John  W.  Potter,  1874-85.  O.  T.  Potter,  1885-94; 
H.  Poffenberger,  P.  0.  Stiver,  H.  F.  Rocky,  1894  to  date.  It  was 
published  weekly  to  1877  then  it  became  a  daily.  In  its  proclivities 
it  has  always  been  democratic. 

Journal,  1848  to  date;  published  by  H.  G.  Grannan,and  A.  MeFadden, 
1848-49;  Mr.  Grattan,  1849-51;  Mr.  Grattan  &  Hiram  M.  Shutz, 
1851;  Mr.  Shutz  &  Mr.  A.  McFadden,  1851-53;  Mr.  Shutz,  1853- 
56;  C.  K.  Judson  &  C.  W.  McCluer,  1856-64;  J.  M.  Bailey  &  R. 
V.  Ankeny,  1864-66.  In  1866  the  Northivest,  (established  in  1865) 
was  merged  in  the  Journal  and  edited  by  J.  S.  McCall,  J.  M. 
Bailey  and  M.  B.  Mills,  1866;  Mr.  McCall,  1866-68;  S.  D.  Atkins, 
1868-73;  Wm.  B.  Thomas,  Dwight  B.  Breed  and  Charles  R.  Haws, 
*1873-75;  S.  D.  Atkins  &  Co.,  1875;  A.  N.  Richards  &  Co.,  1875 
to  date  (1880).  Messrs.  Judson  and  McCluers  issued  a  daily 
Journal  from  1856  57,  and  in  1857  Mr.  McCall  began  the  issue  of 
a  daily  which  was  discontinued  after  a  period  of  nearly  two  years. 
With  these  exceptions  the  Journal  has  been  a  weekly.  The  Jour- 
nal espoused  the  cause  of  the  Whig  party  and  with  its  death  took 
up  the  cause  of  the  republican  party. 

Fulton,  Whiteside  Co. 

Whiteside  Investigator,  1854;  mechanical  part  was  managed  by  Mr. 
A.  McFadden  and  it  was  edited  by  Judge  James  McCoy  and  John 
Phelps.  It  soon  passed  over  to  Mr.  McFadden  and  G.  A. 
Laighton.  Subsequently  Mr.  Laighton  became  sole  proprietor 
and  changed  its  name  to 

Advertiser, :  The  editorial  staff  consisted  of  Dr.  C   A.  Griswold 

and  Messrs.  Grout  and  Lewis.     In  1856  it  favored  Buchanan   for 

S'esident.     After   the   campaign   Mr.  Greenleaf     became  editor, 
r.  Laighton  becoming  financially  embarassed,  went  East  leaving- 
the  paper  in  charge  of  an  apprentice  who  soon  stopped  its  publi- 
cation. 

Weekly  Courier,  1859  63:  G.  J.  Booth  and  B.  C.  Golliday  leased  the 
establishment  of  the  Advertiser  from  Mr.  Laighton  and  began  the 
Courier.  After  six  months  Mr.  Booth  obtained  sole  charge  of  the 
Courier,  and  in  1863  he  purchased  the  establishment  of  __  Mr. 
Laighton  and  changed  the  name  to 

*Journal,  1863  to  date,  (1877):  The  Journal  was  conducted  by  Mr. 
Booth,  1863  66;  Booth  &  Son,  1866-72;  Geo.  Terwilliger,  1872; 
Mr.  Terwilliger,  editor,  and  W.  C.  Snyder,  publisher,  1872-76.  In 
1876  Mr.  Snyder  became  sole  owner  and  he  leased  it  to  Thomas 
J.  Pickett.  The  paper  has  been  an  organ  of  the  republican  party. 

Galena,  Jo  Daviess  Co. 

Miner's  Journal,  1826-32:  Its  first  editor  was  James  Jones.  In  1829 
Mr.  Jones  associated  with  himself  as  editor  Thomas  Ford,  after- 
wards Governor  of  Illinois.  It  was  non-partisan  as  to  politics. 
There  is  a  complete  file  in  the  library  of  the  Chicago  Historical 
Society — there  is  also  a  file  of  the  years  1829  30  in  the  Wisconsin 
State  Historical  Library.  Dr.  Philleo  changed  its  name  to 


*For  Preeport  newspapers   see  Western  Historical  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of 
Stephenson  Co.,  p.  405. 

*Por  Pulton  Newspapers  see  Bent's  History  of  Whiteside  Co.,  p.  171. 

—3  H.  L. 


34 

Galena,  Jo  Daviess  Co. — Concluded. 

Galenian,  1832-36:  Edited  by  Addison  Philleo.  It  was  a  democratic 
paper.  There  are  seventeen  numbers,  1834  35  in  the  Wisconsin 
State  Historical  Library,  and  there  are  a  few  numbers  in  the 
Danville  Public  Library.  Changed  to 

Democrat,  1836-38  (?):    Edited  by  Dr.  Philleo  and  Geo.  N.  Palmer. 

Advertiser  and  Upper  Mississippi  Herald,  1829 — :  Edited  by  Horatio 
Newhall,  Addison  Philleo  and  Hooper  Warren.  Still  (1859)  a 
successful  and  popular  paper  in  the  hands  H.  H.  Houghton 
(Boss'  History  of  Ogle  Co..  p.  30).  It  favored  the  election  of 
John  Reynolds  as  Governor  of  Illinois.  There  is  a  file  of  the 
daily  issue  from  1851  to  1856  in  the  Galena  Public  Library. 

Northwestern  Gazette,  1834  to  date:  Founded  by  Loring  and  Bartlett, 
but  Mr.  Loring  soon  withdrew.  It  was  edited  by  Benjamin 
Mills,  1834-35,  when  he  retired,  leaving  Mr.  Bartlett  alone.  He 
associated  with  himself  H.  H.  Houghton,  who  in  1838  became 
sole  owner.  He  made  it  a  tri  weekly.  In  1843  he  sold  to  W.  C. 
E.  Thomas,  but  in  1845  he  was  again  editor  and  in  1847  sole 
owner.  In  1858  D.  W.  Scott  purchased  a  third  interest.  In  1863 
the  office  and  paper  were  sold  to  James  B.  Brown  and  Geo.  K. 
Shaw.  Mr.  Shaw  soon  withdrew  and  Mr.  Brown  became  editor 
and  proprietor.  He  has  served  in  that  capacity  to  date  (1896). 
When  the  whig  party  died  the  paper  took  up  the  cause  of  the  re- 
publican party.  Since  1848  it  has  been  issued  daily.  It  is  now 
the  Galena  Advertiser.  Files  are  in  the  office,  and  from  1834  to 
August,  1848,  in  the  Wisconsin  State  Historical  Library. 

Journal,  1838-40:  Owned  by  a  stock  company  and  edited  by  W.  C. 
Taylor  and  John  Stark. 

Star,  1840-41:     Edited  by  Beriah  Brown. 

Sentinel,  1840-46:  Edited  by  two  men  named  McGrew,  and  later  by 
Sweeney  and  Son.  It  was  democratic  in  its  sympathies. 

Jeffersonian,  1845-55:  Founded  by  H.  A.  and  H.  W.  Tenney.  Charles 
Sweeney  was  editor  ard  proprietor,  1847-52;  Randall,  Sanford  & 
Co.,  1852;  Ray  and  Sanford,  1852-53;  Ray  and  Scott,  1853-54; 
Scott,  1854.  After  a  few  months  Mr.  Scott  sold  a  two-thirds  in- 
terest to  Mr.  L.  T.  Leal  and  Charles  Crouch.  The  Jeffersonian 
disappeared  in  1855.  The  name  indicates  its  politics. 

Correspondent,  (German),  1851-68:  Issued  for  a  year  and  a  half  from 
the  office  of  the  Jeffersonian.  A  German  company  was  formed 
and  the  management  of  the  paper  was  given  to  Mr.  Slybold  until 
1854  or  1855,  when  he  was  succeeded  by  Messrs.  Wuertenburg 
and  Becket.  They  were  succeeded  by  Mr.  Pingle,  1862-68,  when 
he  sold  the  office  to  Von  Kettler.  Mr.  Pingle  changed  the  name 
to  Deutche  Zeitung, 

^Courier,  1855-62:  Published  by  Leal,  Crouch  &  Co.  The  members 
of  the  company  kept  withdrawing  until  by  1860  Mr.  Leal  was 
alone.  In  1861  he  sold  to  E.  R.  Paul,  who  discontinued  the  daily. 
Mr.  Paul  sold  to  Mr.  Bristol  and  he  continued  to  publish  the 
paper  until  the  next  year,  when  he  sold  to  a  company  and  we 
hear  no  more  of  the  Courier.  It  gave  its  influence  to  the  demo- 
cratic party. 


*For  Galena  newspapers  see  Kett  &  Co.'s  History  of  Jo  Davies  Co.,  p.  432. 


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•Galesburg,  Knox.Co. 


Knox  Intelligencer,  1849-50:  Edited  by  Rev.  C.  R.  Fisk.  It  was  non- 
partisan  as  to  politics;  favored  Presbyterianism. 

Northwestern  Gazetteer,  1849-50  (?) :  Edited  by  Southwick  Davis.  It 
favored  Congregationalism  and  was  neutral  in  politics. 

News  Letter,  1850-53:  Edited  by  Gale,  Bunce  and  Lanphere.  It 
favored  railroad  construction.  In  1852  in  the  hands  of  S.  Q-. 
Cowan  it  appeared  as  the  News  Letter  and  Henry  County  News. 
It  was  for  some  time  nonpartisan,  but  in  the  latter  part  of  its  ex- 
istence it  somewhat  favored  the  Free  Soil  doctrine. 

Det  Batta  Hemlandet,  1856-62:     An  organ  of  the  Lutherans. 

Western  Freeman,  two  months  of  1853:  It  was  an  anti-slavery  paper 
edited  by  J.  W.  Lane. 

Free  Democrat,  1854-65:  An  anti-slavery  paper  and  after  1857  it  was 
issued  daily.  The  editors  in  their  order  were:  Southwick  Davis, 
W.  H.  Halcomb,  B.  F.  Haskius,  C.  J.  Sellon,  J.  H.  Sherman. 
It  changed  names  twice  and  owners  very  often.  It  finally  ad- 
vocated the  principles  of  democracy. 

Hemlandt,  1855-to  date  (1878) :  A  Swedish  Lutheran  paper  edited  by 
Rev.  T.  N.  Hasselquist.  At  that  time  it  was  the  only  Swedish 
newspaper  in  the  United  States.  It  was  taken  to  Chicago  after  a 
time. 

*Frihetsvannen,  1859-61. 


O-alva,  Henry  Co. 


Watchman,  1855-57:  It  was  purchased  by  Judge  Tillson,  Dr.  A.  A. 
Dunn,  U.  M.  Ayers  and  H.  W.  Wells  and  removed  to  Cambridge. 
Its  name  was  changed  to  the  Chronicle  (which  see). 

Den  Svenske  Bepublikanen  i  Norra  Amerika,  1856-57. 


Geneseo,  Henry  Co. 


Democratic  Standard,  1855-56,  1857-58:  Edited  by  James  Bowie.  The 
last  year  of  its  existence  it  favored  democracy. 

MepuUic,  1856  to  date:  First  edited  bv  I.  S.  Hyatt,  1856-58;  J.  M. 
Allen  and  0.  A.  Turner,  1858;  Merritt  Munson,  1858;  Hobbs 
and  Lewis,  1858-63.  In  November,  1863,  Mr.  Hobbs  obtained  en- 
tire control.  At  the  same  time  Adam  Liberknecht  purchased  the 
Advocate  and  the  two  papers  were  consolidated  and  became  the 
Geneseo-Republic.  The  paper  was  republican. 

* Christian  Philosopher,  1858-59:  Issued  monthly  and  edited  by 
Merritt  Munson. 


*^or  Galesburg  newspapers  see  Chapman  &  Co.'s  History  of  Knox  Co.,  p,  534. 
For  Geneseo  newspapers  see  Kett  &  Co.'s  History  of  Henry  Co.,  p,  514. 


Geneva,  Kane  Co.  . 

Fox  Rivfr  Advocate,  1845:  Published  by  Robert  J.  Thomas  and 
H.  Hough.  Changed  to 

Star  of  West,  1845:  Published  by  Thomas  and  Hough.  Only  twa 
issues  were  printed. 

Western  Mercury,  1847-51:  Published  by  B.  T.  Wilson.  Joseph 
Cockroft  soon  became  a  partner.  Its  publication  was  suspended 
from  1851-56  when  it  was  changed  to 

Kane  County  Advertiser,  1856  65:  Edited  by  B.  T.  Wilson  and  Mr. 
Cockroft,  1856-57;  John  Wilson,  1857-65  (?). 

Geneva  Republic.  1865-96.  Among  the  editors  of  the  Republic  were 
S.  L.  Taylor,  1870-71;  Tyrsell  and  Archer,  1871-73;  McMaster, 
Archer  and  Wheeler,  1873-76;  Mr.  Archer,  1876-84;  A.  D.  Hays, 
1884-87;  W.  H.  Howell  &  Co.,  1887-89;  J.  E.  Farrest,  1888-91; 
Chas.  B.  Mead,  1891  to  date.  This  paper  has  been  republican  in 
sentiment.  In  1896  it  was  called  the 

Twice  a  Week  Republican. 

Gospel  Banner,  1857 :     Edited  by  B.  F.  Wilson. 

Girard,  Macoupin  Co. 

Enterprise,   1857-59:     Edited    by   Dr.    Chrischfield,  1857-58;    W.    A. 
Solomon,  1858-59.     Changed  to 

Guide,  1859-60:  First  editor  was  —  — ,  and  he  was  succeeded  by 
Mr.  Canfield.  Changed  to 

News,  1860-61:    Edited  by  Wm.  E.  Milton. 

Grafton,  Jersey  Co. 

Backwoodsman,  1837:  Perry  Mason  was  the  proprietor  and  John 
Russell  editor,  1837-39.  In  1839  it  was  moved  to  Jerseyville,  the 
county  seat,  (which  see.). 

Grand  Detour,  Ogle  Co. 

* Illinois  Iribune,  1844:  Edited  by  John  W.  Sweetland.  It  was  the 
probable  successor  of  the  Rock  River  Register,  Mt.  Morris. 

Grayville,  White  Co. 

Neivs,  1853:  Conducted  by  J.  James  Prather.  James  Stelle  was 
editor  of  humorous  portion.  It  was  non-partisan.  In  1854  it  be- 
came the 

Herald,  1854-59:  At  first  a  whig  organ,  then  a  republican.  Started 
by  J.  J.  Prather  and  in  a  short  time  he  sold  to  F.  C.  Manley.  In 
1859  J.  Ed  Clarke,  associate  editor  of  the  Herald  for  two  or  three 
years,  leased  the  office  of  Mr.  Manley  and  issued  the 

Independent,  1859 :     Edited  by  Mr.  Clarke,  1859-77;   Clarke  Bros., 

1877T87;  Clarke  &  Son,  1887-97.    It  has  been  issued  weekly.  Files 
are  in  office. 


*See  Boss'  History  of  Ogle  Co..  p.  65. 


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Grayville,  White  Co.— Concluded. 

Advocate,  1858 :     Started  by  Henry  Charles.     After  a  short  time 

he  sold  to  Mr.  R.  F.  Stewart,  who  in  turn  sold  out  to  John  Craig. 
In  the  fall  of  1859  the  office  and  business  was  purchased  by  Mr. 
Geo.  A.  Malone,  it  having  been  previously  removed  to  Carmi  (see 
Carini).  It  favored  democracy. 

* 'Journal,  1856-58:  Edited  by  Wm.  Charles.  In  1858  it  was  moved  to 
Carmi  and  name  changed  to  White  County  Advocate  (which  see). 

Greenup,  Cumberland  Co. 

Tribune,  1855-57:  Published  by  Daniel  Marks,  1855-56:  Templeton 
and  Bloomfield,  1856-57.  It  was  moved  to  Prairie  City. 

t Expositor,  1859-60:  Published  by  J.  E.  Mumford.  It  was  also 
moved  to  Prairie  City.  It  was  a  democratic  paper  of  the  Douglas 
stamp. 

Greenville,  Bond  Co. 

Protestant  Monitor,  1845-48 (?):  A  religious  paper  published  by  E.  M. 
Lathrop.  (Some  copies  are  in  the  Advocate  office;  see  below.) 

Journal,  1848 :     Published  by  John  Waite;  J.  T.  Alexander  later. 

Barnburner  (about  1849) :     Published  by  J.  T.  Alexander. 
American  Courier,  1856-58:     Published  by  Oihniel  Buchanan. 

^Advocate,  1858  to  date:  Published  by  J.  T.  Alexander  to  1860. 
(Copies  of  all  these  papers,  except  Barnburner,  in  office  of  Advo- 
cate.) 

Hamilton  Co.    (These  papers  were  probably  published  at  McLeausborough.) 

The  first  printing  done  in  Hamilton  county  was  by  James  P.  Stelle, 
who  made  a  wooden  press  and  whittled  out  a  font  or  two  of  type. 

News,  1855 :    A  weekly  paper  edited  by  J.  D.  Moody.  Changed  to 

^Sucker,  which  was  edited  by  A.  J.  Alden.  In  all,  six  volumes  were 
published.  In  1860  Mr.  Alden  sold  the  Sucker  to  J.  W.  Meador, 
who  changed  the  name  to  the  Hamilton  Express. 

Hamilton,  Hancock  Co 

\\Eepresentative,  1859-60:     Edited  by  Thos.  Gregg. 
Harrisburg,  Saline  Co. 

Chronicle,  1859  to  date  (1887) :  Edited  by  John  T.  Conover,  1859-67; 
J.  F.  Burks,  1867-70;  Mr.  Conover  again,  1870-73;  Conover  & 
Pickett,  1873-76;  J.  W.  Richardson,  1876;  Mr.  Pickett,  1876-78; 
Harrisburg  Printing  Co.,  1878-81;  Oley  and  Richardson  by  lease 
from  Mr.  Pickett,  1881-85;  Mr.  Pickett.  1885  to  date  (1887).  In 
1873  the  Chronicle  absorbed  the  Saline  County  Register,  which  was 
established  by  F.  M.  Pickett  in  1869.  The  Chronicle  is  a  repub- 
lican paper,  becoming  so,  after  various  changes,  in  1878.  (See 
Goodspeed  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of  Gallatin,  Saline,  etc., 
Counties,  p.  208.) 


*For  Grayville  newspapers  see  Interstate  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of  White  County,  p- 
475. 

tSee  History  of  Cumberland  and  Jasper  Counties  by  F.  A.  Batty  &  Co. 
tFor  Greenville  newspapers  see  History  of  Bond  and  Montgomery  Cos..  W.  H.  Perrin. 
§For  Hamilton  Co.  papers  see  Goodspeed  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of  Gallatin,  Saline- 
etc..  Counties,  p.  299. 

liSee  Gregg's  History  of  Hancock  Co.,  p.  396. 


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Havana,  Mason  Co. 

Mason  County  Herald,  1851-57:  Edited  and  published  by  McKenzie- 
&  Roberts,  1851-53;  0.  H.  Wright,  1853;  E.  L.  Grubb,  1853;  Stout 
&  Weeden,  1853;  Mr.  Stout  soon  became  sole  editor  and  proprie- 
tor. 

*Squatter  Sovereign,  1859-61:     James  M.  Davidson  was  its  editor. 

Hennepin,  Putnam  Co. 

Journal,  1837-38:     Edited  by  Dr.  Wilson  Everett. 

Genius  of  Universal  Emancipation,  1845:     It  was  moved  to  Lowell. 

Herald,  1845-48:     Edited  by  Philip  Lynch. 

^Tribune,  1856-59:     Edited  by  Birney  and  Duncan. 
Henry,  Marshall  Co. 

Courier,  1852-66:  Edited  by  R.  H.  Ruggles,  1852-63;  C.  S.  and  J.  D. 
Woodward,  1863-66.  It  was  published  weekly.  Changed  to 

Republican.  1866 :     Edited  by  George  Burt  and  Mr.  Woodward, 

'  1866-68;  Mr.  Burt,  1868 .    File,  1852-63,  in  possession  of  Mark 

Ruggles,  Mendota,  111.;  also  one  in  office. 

Highland,  Madison  Co. 

Erzaechler,  1859:  Edited  by  Rud  Stadtman  aud  John  Harlen, 
Changed  to 

Bote,  1859-69:  Edited  by  Volege  and  Weis,  1859-63;  Timothy  Gruez, 
1863-68;  B.  E.  Hoffman  and  Maurice  Huggy,  1868769?  Hoffman 
took  the  press  and  material  to  Edwardsville  and  it  became  the 
Madison  County  Bote.  Mr.  Hoffman  was  editor,  1869-70;  E.  G. 
Wolf  and  Frank  Haag.  1870-73.  In  1873  it  was  suspended.  It 
was  in  sympathy  with  democratic  principles. 

Hillsboro,  Montgomery  Co. 

Prairie  Beacon,  1838-39:  First  publishers,  Hay  ward  &  Holmes,  and 
edited  by  Aaron  Clapp. 

Prairie  Mirror,  1850-56:  A  weekly  paper  of  whig  sympathies,  pub- 
lished by  Gilmore  Bros.,  and  edited  by  Francis  Springer,  185(5-51, 
In  the  reconstruction  of  political  parties,  the  Mirror  became  the 
exponent  of  the  Know-Nothing  party.  Mr.  Dickerson,  as  editor 
and  proprietor,  1854-56,  changed  the  name  to 

Montgomery  County  Herald,  1856-68:  Published  by  James  Blackman; 
later  by  J.  W.  Kitchell  and  F.  H.  Gilmpre  to  1860.  From  1858-60- 
it  was  an  independent  paper.  In  1860  it  was  sold  to  Davis,  Tur- 
ner &  Co.,  who  ran  it  through  the  campaign  as  a  democratic 
paper.  In  1868,  it  came  into  the  possession  of  E.  C.  J.  Alexan- 
der, who  changed  its  name  to 

Hillsboro  Democrat.  Claiming  to  be  a  democratic  paper,  it  was  in 
ful  accord  with  the  farmers'  movement.  In  1874  it  became  The 
Anti-Monopolist — a  zealous  exponent  of  the  "Granger  Move- 
ment." Mr.  Alexander  again  changed  its  name  to  Hillsboro 
Blade— a  republican  paper.  He  sold  it  to  James  L.  Slack,  who 
changed  the  name  to  the 


*For  Havana  newspapers  see  Baskin  &  Co.'s  History  of  Menard  and  Mason  Co.,  p.  454. 
tFor  Hennepin  papers,  see  Ellsworth's  History  of  Putnam  and  Marshall  Cos.,  p.  206. 


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Hillsboro  Journal.  In  1881  Charles  R.  Truitt  became  its  editor  and 
publisher. 

Illinois  Free  Press,  1859 :     A  republican  paper,  edited  by  D.  W. 

Munn;  later  by  J.  B.  Hutchinson  and  James  Munn.  It  was  sus- 
pended and  began  as 

*  Union  Monitor  in  1863.    Editors  and  proprietors:    John  W.  Kitchell, 

1863-1865;    J.    E.    Henry .     Mr.  Alexander   was   for   a  time 

proprietor,  but  he  sold  to  B.  S.  Hood.  It  was  removed  to  Litch- 
field  and  became  the  Litchfield  Monitor,  which  has  been  edited  of 
late  years  by  S.  W.  Kessinger. 

Homer,  Champaign  Co. 

Journal,  1859 :     It  was  edited  by  George  Knapp  for  a  company 

of  citizens  until  he  entered  the  army.  In  1865  John  W.  Summers 
resuscitated  the  Journal,  which  soon  passed  into  the  hands  of  W. 
H.  Rhodes.  Mr.  Rhodes  was  succeeded  by  John  S,  Harper,  who 
continued  it  until  1870.  Mr.  Harper  was  continually  moving  the 
office  from  place  to  place  in  the  county.  (See  Brink.  McDon- 
ough's  History  of  Champaign  Co.,  p.  43). 

Huntsville,  Crawford  Co. 

Wdbash  Sentinel,  1852-53:  A  politically  independent  paper  published 
by  Geo.  W.  Cutler.  Changed  to 

Journal,  1853-54:  It  was  a  republican  paper  under  the  control  of  E. 
Callahan. 

^Crawford  Banner,  1857-58:  A  non-partisan  paper  edited  by  W.  F. 
Rubottom.  It  was  moved  to  Palestine,  (which  see). 

Illinoistown,  St.  Clair  Co. 

t American  Bottom   Eeporter,    1842 :     Published   by   Vital   Jarrott 

&Co. 

Jacksonville,  Morgan  Co. 

Illinois  Potriot,  1831 :     It  was   a   whig   paper   edited    by   J.    G. 

Edwards,  who  later  founded  the  Burlington  Hawkeye.  The 
Patriot  was  published  weekly.  Mr.  Edwards  was  succeeded  by 
Governor  Dunoan.  In  1838,  Josiah  M.  Lucas  became  its  owner 
and  he  changed  it  to  the 

Illinoisan:  It  was  first  edited  by  Buckner  and  Hardin  and  after- 
wards by  Mr.  Lucas  himself  until  1843. 

Illinois  State  Gazette  and  Jacksonville  Netvs,  1835 : 

Standard.  It  was  contemporaneous  with  the  Illinoisan.  Published 
by  S.  S.  Brooks.  After  two  years  its  publication  ceased.  Its 
sympathies  were  with  the  democrat  party. 

Morgan  Journal,  1845  to  date  (1885):  It  was  a  weekly  whig  paper 
edited  and  published  by  W.  C.  Swett  and  J.  B.  Shaw.  In  1858  it 
became  the  Jacksonville  Journal  under  the  management  of  Wm. 
H.  Collins.  H.  Borden  was  its  editor,  1861-64;  Ironmonger  and 
Mendenball,  1864. 

Constitutionalist,  1850 :     Its  editors  were  Dr.    E.    R.   Roe;  T.   H. 

Kavenaugh;  John  M.  Taggart.  A  daily  was  tried  for  awhile  but 
failed . 


*  For  Hillsboro  newspapers,  see  History  of  Bond  and  Montgomery  Co.,  by  W.  H.  Perrin. 
t  For  Huntsville  newspapers  see  Perrin's  History  of  Crawford  and-Clark  counties,  p.  So. 
JSee  Boss'  History  of  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  40. 


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Sentinel,  1855-76:  Edited  by  J.  R.  Baily,  1855-73;  Fanning  and  Par- 
adice,  1873-74;  Mr.  Martin  1874-76.  It  was  published  weekly  and 
advocated  the  cause  of  first  the  Whigs  and  next  the  Republicans. 
Name  changed  to 

*Courier,  1876  to  date:  Edited  by  J.  D.  Prim  &  Co.,  876-82;  Dozing 
and  Hamilton,  1882-86,  and  from  1886-92  Mr.  Gore  was  a  partner; 
G.  E.  Dozing  1892  to  date.  The  Courier  has  favored  the  republi- 
can party.  The  files  in  the  office  are  incomplete. 

Jerseyville,  Jersey  Co. 

Backwoodsman  (see  Grafton),  1837-42:  Published  at  Grafton  by 
Perry  Mason,  1837-39.  Edited  by  A.  S.  Tilden,  1840-42.  Changed 
to 

Newspapers,  1842-56:  Edited  by  Flitcher  and  Parenteau,  1842-54; 
Thomas  Wright,  1854-56.  Changed  to 

Democratic  Union,  1856-66:  A  democratic  paper  edited  by  H.  H. 
Howard,  1857-58;  J.  C.  Doblebower,  1858-65;  A.  C.  Smith, 
1865-66.  Its  publication  was  suspended  for  a  brief  time,  1856-57. 
Changed  to 

Jersey  County  Democrat,l8QQ :     T.  J.  Selly  was  its  editor,  1866-69; 

Wheelock.and  Burr,  1869-70;  Berdsall  and  McGready,  1870-71; 
J.  J.  McGready,  1871-80;  J.  M.  Page,  1880  to  date  (1885).  The 
Democrat  was  published  weekly.  Files  are  in  office  since  1865. 

t Prairie  State,  1857-64:  In  1860  the  Republican  Club  of  Jersey 
county  purchased  the  Prairie  State  of  A.  S.  Smith  then  editor 
and  proprietor.  A.  C.  Clayton  edited  the  paper  for  the  club, 
1860-62;  Laubson  Williams,  1862  to  1863  or  64  when  it  came  to  an 
end. 

Joliet,  Will  Co. 

Courier,  1839-43:  A  democratic  paper  started  by  thirteen  citizens  of 
Joliet.  Its  editor  and  printer  was  0.  H.  Balch.  After  many 
changes  it  passed  over  to  D.  L.  Gregg  and  W.  P.  Hudson.  In 
1843  it  was  purchased  by  Wm.  E.  Little,  who  changed  it  to 

Signal,  1843  to  date:  Published  by  Judge  S.  W.  Randall,  1844-45;  A. 
0.  Stillman,  1845-46;  in  1846  it  was  sold  to  the  ''Zarley  boys," 
one  of  whom  still  holds  an  interest  in  it.  It  favored  democratic 
principles.  There  are  three  numbers  of  volume  one  of  the  Courier 
on  file  in  the  Joliet  Public  Library. 

True  Democrat,  1847-64:  Published  by  Alexander  Mclntosh,  1847-49; 
H.  N.  Marsh,  1849-52;  Mr.  Mclntosh,  1852-57.  In  1857  Mr.  Mcln- 
tosh sold  out  to  Joseph  L.  Braden,  who  changed  the  name  to 

^Republican,  1864  to  date  (1878) :  Mr.  Mclntosh  conducted  it  until 
his  death  in  1869.  From  1869  to  date  (1878),  James  Goodspeed 
was  the  publisher.  The  Trite  Democrat  was  a  weekly,  and  advo- 
cated the  principles  and  policies  of  the  Whig  party.  Upon  the 
death  of  that  party  it  took  up  with  equal  zeal  the  cause  of  the 
Republican  party. 


*  For  Jacksonville  newspapers  see  Eames' History  of  Morgan  County,  pp.  78,80,85,88,97, 
119, 127, 155, 158. 

tFor  Jerseyville  papers  see  Continental  Historical  Co.'s  History  of  Green  and  Jersey 
counties,  p.  127. 

JFor  Joliet  newspapers  see  Le  Baron's  History  of  Will  Co.,  p.  389. 


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Jonesboro,  Union  Co. 

Gazette,  1849 :     A  weekly  democratic  paper  edited   by  Thomas  J. 

Finley  and  John  Evans.  They  sold  it  to  H.  E.  Hempstead,  who 
conducted  it  for  nearly  two  years,  and  then  John  Grear  appeared 
as  editor,  1855-57.  When  it  passed  into  the  hands  of  Governor 
Dougherty,  it  espoused  the  cause  of  democracy  as  represented  by 
Stephen  A.  Douglas,  but  later  it  supported  the  principles  of  the 
Breckenridge  wing.  The  paper  was  next  sold  to  a  joint  stock 
company,  and  edited  by  Mr.  McKinney.  About  the  breaking  out 
of  the  war  it  came  under  the  control  again  of  Mr.  Evans.  In  1861 
he  sold  it  to  Wm.  Jones  and  shortly  after  it  was  suppressed  for 
treason,  which  consisted  mainly  in  the  fact  that  it  was  a  demo- 
cratic paper.  The  order  of  suppression  was  soon  revoked  and  its 
publication  was  revived  by  Joel  G.  Morgan.  In  1864  he  sold  it  to 
J.  D.  Ferryman.  During  the  greater  part  of  its  existence  it  was 
edited  by  Dr.  Sidney  S.  Camden. 

*Union  County  Democrat,  1858:  It  was  established  by  a  joint  stock 
company  and  edited  by  A.  H.  Marscholk.  It  was  a  Douglas  paper 
intended  to  counteract  the  influence  of  the  Gazette,  which  was 
then  an  anti-Douglas  organ.  After  the  election  of  1858  the  office 
was  moved  to  Anna. 

Kankakee,  Kankakee  Co. 

Gazette,  1853 :     Edited  by  A.  Chester,  1853-56;  D.  S.  Parker,  1856- 

69.  In  the  absence  of  Mr.  Parker,  as  a  soldier  during  the  Civil 
War,  Mr.  J  B.  Atkinson  conducted  and  edited  the  paper.  For  a 
brief  period  Mr.  W.  F.  Keady  was  associated  with  Parker.  In 
1869  Mr.  Parker  sold  to  Charles  Holt.  The  first  numbers  of  the 
Gazette  were  published  in  Chicago  by  the  Chicago  Journal  Co., 
there  being  no  place  yet  built  in  Kankakee  where  a  press  could 
be  set  up.  This  continued  for  a  few  weeks  only,  when  a  press 
and  types  were  sent  to  Kankakee,  and  for  a  time  the  work  was 
done  in  the  open  air  under  the  shade  of  a  friendly  tree. 

^Democrat,  1856-62:  Edited  for  a  short  time  by  Cyrus  B.  Ingham  and 
H.  Austin;  next  by  Messrs.  Austin  and  James  Green.  This  part- 
nership was  soon  dissolved  and  Hon.  A.  C.  Lake  assumed  the  ed- 
itorship. Mr.  Lake  sold  to  B.  A.  Fuller,  who  conducted  the  paper 
through  the  Buchanan  campaign.  Mr.  Fuller  sold  to  W.  N.  Bris- 
tol, who  continued  to  edit  and  publish  it  until  1859,  when  J.  B. 
and  Gabriel  Durham  purchased  it.  Messrs.  Durham  published  it 
until  1862,  when  they  joined  the  army  and  its  publication  ceased. 

Kaskaskia,  Randolph  Co. 

Illinois  Herald,  1809  or  14-1817:  (Authorities  differ  as  to  the  date  of 
its  establishment.  However  the  weight  of  authority  seems  to 
favor  1814.)  It  was  the  first  paper  in  Illinois;  published  by 
Matthew  Duncan  to  1815;  Robert  Blackwell  and  Daniel  P.  Cook, 
1815-17.  In  1817  Elijah  C.  Berry  became  a  co-editor.  In  the 
hands  of  Blackwell  and  Cook,  State  printers,  the  name  was 
changed  to 

Western  ^  Intelligencer,  1816-18:  In  1820  they  moved  it  to  Vandalia 
(which  see).  It  was  published  weekly.  Following  are  the  files 
in  the  St.  Louis  Mercantile  Library: 


*For  Jonesboro  newspapers  see  Perrin's  History  of  Alexander,  Union  and  Pulaski  Cos., 
p.  318. 

tFor  Kankakee  newspapers  see  Beers  &  Co.'s  Atlas  of  Kankakee  County,  p.  12. 


42 

Kaskaskia,  Randolph  Co. — Concluded. 

1816. 

Vol.  1  runs  from  May  15,  1816.  to  May  21,  1817.  The  volume  is  in- 
complete, lacking  July  2,  16;  Sept.  12,  19,  26;  Oct.  9,  16. 

1817. 

For  the  year  1817  there  is  lacking  Feb.  26;  May  28;  June  4,  11, 18, 25; 
July  2  to  Sept.  3. 

1818. 

From  January-May  20  the  file  is  complete  excepting  Feb.  18.  With 
the  issue  of  May  27  it  became  the 

Illinois  Intelligencer,  1818 :     As  usual  it  was  published  weekly. 

The  files  for  1818  and  1819  are  complete,  except  for  March  31, 
1819,  in  the  St.  Louis  Mercantile  Library. 

Republican  Advocate,  1822-24:  It  was  a  pro-convention  paper  first 
published  by  R.  K.  Fleming;  next  by  E.  K.  Kane  who  was 
elected  in  1824  as  United  States  Senator  from  Illinois.  It  seems 
that  with  this  event  the  publication  was  suspended  for  a  brief 
period.  R.  K.  Fleming,  the  owner,  revived  it  as  the 

Recorder,  1825-26:  In  1826  he  moved  the  press  and  fixtures  to  Van- 
dalia  and  in  1827  removed  them  to  Edwardsville  and  began  the 
Illinois  Corrector,  (which  see).  In  1829  Mr.  Fleming  was  again 
established  in  Kaskaskia  and  continued  to  publish  the  Recorder 
until  1833. 

Randolph  Free  Press,  1832:     Published  by  R.  K.  Fleming. 

*Republican,  1840-49:  Published  at  first  by  James  Fitzsimmons.  He 
was  followed  by  Wm.  E.  Jones  who  suspended  its  publication  in 
1844.  It  was  revived  in  1846  by  Parson  Percy  and  a  Mr.  Wallace. 
From  them  it  passed  to  Peter  W.  Baker  and  then  to  B.  J.  F. 
Hanna  who  removed  it  to  Chester  as  the  Herald  (which  see). 

Keithsburg,  Mercer  Co. 

Observer,  1856-58:  It  was  independent  as  to  politics,  edited  by  Col. 
Patterson.  Changed  to 

Mercer  County  Democrat,  1858-59:  A  democratic  paper  edited  by  W. 
R.  Calhoun. 

^Northern  Illinois  Commercial,  1859 — short  lived:  A  commercial  com- 
pany secured  Mr.  Calhoun  as  editor. 


*For  Kaskaskia  papers  see  Davidson  &  Stuve's  History  of  Illinois,  p.  353. 

See  Moses'  History  of  Illinois,  pp.  320,  392; 

See  also  Boss'  History  of  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  37: 

See  also  Brink  McDonough's  History  of  Randolph.  Monroe  and  Perry  counties,  p.  1931. 

t  For  Keithsburg  newspapers  see  Hill's  History  of  Mercer  and  Henderson  counties,  p.  137. 


43 

Kewanee,  Henry  Co. 

Henry  County  Dial,  1855-70:  It  was  run  by  citizens  of  Kewanee  until 
September,  1855,  when  Mr.  C.  Bassett  became  its  owner.  In 
June,  1856,  he  sold  it  to  J.  H.  Howe  and  H.  M.  Patrick.  Novem- 
ber 13,  1856,  Mr.  Howe  sold  his  interest  to  his  partner,  who  asso- 
ciated Mr.  0.  White  with  himself  as  editor.  Mr.  White  withdrew 
January  8,  1857.  Mr.  Patrick  conducted  it  alone  1857-58;  Mr.  L. 
D.  Bishop,  1858-60.  Mr.  J.  E.  Wheeler  was  editor  from  1858  or 
1859  until  1866.  He  was  succeeded  by  Hiram  Wyatt  who  asso- 
ciated with  himself  Mr.  Shurtleff  during  the  campaign  of  1868. 
Geo  W.  Wilson  soon  became  editor  and  proprietor  and  he  sold  to 
N.  W.  Fuller  who  changed  the  name  to  the  Kewanee  Radical. 
The  paper  was  discontinued  in  1870. 

*Tenney,  Hardy  &  CoSs  Advertiser,  1856-63:  It  was  published 
monthly.  Issued  the  first  year  by  Tenney,  Hardy  &  Co.,  then  by 
Mr.  C.  'Bassett. 

Knoxville,  Knox  Co. 

Journal,   1849-56(?):     It   was  independent  as  to  politics.     Edited  by 
John  S.  Winter  under  the  firm  name  of  Winter  &  Collins,  1849-52; 
Mr.   Winter  sole  editor  and  proprietor  1852-55;  John  Regan  1855 
— .    Under  Mr.  Regan  it  became  a  democrat  paper. 

^Knox  Republican,  1856  to  date:  It  first  suggested  Lincoln  for  presi- 
dent. First  edited  by  John  Regan  and  then  by  John  S.  Winter. 
Beatty  and  Robinson  were  editors  and  proprietors  in  1858.  Mr. 
Beatty  retired  from  firm  leaving  W.  T.  Robinson  alone  who  sold 
to  F.  A.  Lanstrum  in  1875.  Shortly  it  came  into  possession  of  its 
present  (1878)  editor  and  publisher,  O.  L.  Campbell. 

Lacon,  Marshall  Co. 

Herald  became  in  1839  the 

Illinois  Gazette,  which  was  changed  in  1866  to  the 

Home  Journal,  and  later  the 

Journal.  It  was  a  weekly  paper  supporting  at  first  whig  principles 
and  afterward  republican  principles.  Edited  by  A.  N.  Ford, 
1837-58;  Joshua  Allen,  1858-66;  Spencer  Ellsworth,  1866-85; 
Spencer  Ellsworth,  Jr.,  1885-96:  W.  B.  Powell,  1896  to  date. 
Files  are  in  possession  of  W.  H.  Ford,  Lacon,  and  of  Spencer 
Ellsworth,  National  Stock  Yards,  St.  Clair  Co. 

Herald,  1850 :     Editors — Jesse  Lynch,  J.  W.  Mason,  Chandler  and 

Golhday.    Mr.    P.    K.    Barrett  was   editorial   successor  of   Mr. 
Chandler.    It  was  an  advocate  of  democracy.    Changed  to 

Sentinel, 1854:  Also  a  democratic  paper.     Changed  to 

* Intelligencer,  1854 :     Editors, — John  Harney,  1854-57;  Ira  Norris, 

1857-69;  Wm.  French,  1869 ;  Mr.   French  sold  to  Myers  and 

Bell  and  the  name  became  the 

Illinois  Statesman. 


*For  Kewanee  newspapers  see  Kett  &  Co.'s  History  of  Henry  County,  p.  182. 
tFor  Knoxville  newspapers  see  Chapman  &  Co.'s  History  of  Kuox  County,  p.  539. 
}For  Lacon  newspapers  see  Ellsworth's  History  of  Putnam  and  Marshall  Counties, 
pp-354-55. 


44 

LaHarpe,  Hancock  Co. 

Hancock  Democrat,  1853:  Edited  by  Dr.  Rankin,  who  run  it  a  few 
months  and  bold  to  Thadeus  Clark  and  Wesley  H.  Manier.  He 
moved  it  to  Carthage  and  established  The  Republican.  (See  War- 
saw Commercial  Journal.) 

*Star  of  the  West,  1858  or  '59 — short-lived:  Published  by  Henry  King 
and  Frank  Nash. 

Lane  now  Bochelle,  Ogle  Co. 

Leader,  1858-61:    Published  by  John  R.  Howlett,  1858-61.    Changed  to 

Patriot,  1861-62:  It  was  edited  by  Prof.  James  A.  Butterfield.  Its 
publication  was  suspended  and  in  1863  it  was  revived  as  the 

^Register  and  continues  to  date  ( 1878) . 

LaSalle,  LaSalle  Co. 

Standard,  1851 — continued  about  a  year:  Mr.  C.  C.  Bonney  and  W. 
H.  Powell,  editors,  and  H.  W.  Underbill,  publisher. 

Herald,  1852-54:  Published  and  edited  by  Daniel  Evans.  It  appeared 
weekly  and  its  columns  were  devoted  to  the  interests  of  the  dem- 
ocratic party.  It  became  the 

Journal,  1854-58:  Edited  by  J.  A.  Kirkpatrick.  It  was  moved  to 
Peru. 

Watchman,  1852-55:  It  first  appeared  weekly  and  afterwards  semi- 
weekly.  It  was  a  whig  paper,  published  by  E.  T.  Bridges.  It 
was  discontinued  in  November,  1855,  having  been  sold  to  E.  C. 
Webster,  who  changed  it  to  the 

Press,  1856-83:  Started  by  Charles  Boynton  and  E.  C.  Webster. 
After  December  10,  1856,  to  1883,  it  was  run  by  Mr.  Webster 
alone,  except  from  1858-60,  when  R.  C.  Stevens  was  a  partner. 
Independent  as  to  politics  until  May,  1856,  when  it  became  an 
organ  of  republicanism.  In  1883  Mr.  Webster  sold  to  A.  J.  Red- 
dick,  who  began  the 

Democrat-Press. 

Independent  began  its  existence  August  6,  1853,  under  the  editorship 
of  T.  S.  Seybold  &  Co.  It  had  a  short  life. 

^Democrat  Standard,  1858.-60:     Published  by  T.  K.  Barrett. 

Lawrenceville,  Lawrence  Co. 

Star  Spangled  Banner,  1847  48:  A  non-political  paper  under  the  edi- 
torship of  J.  F.  Buntin.  Changed  to 

American  Banner,  1848-56:  Mr.  Buntin  moved  it  to  Olney,  from  Olney 
to  Russelville  and  then  back  to  Lawrenceville.  Changed  to 

Lawrenceville  Banner,  1856-58:  Still  edited  by  Mr.  Buntin,  who 
changed  the  name  to 


*For  LaHarpe  newspapers,  see  Gregg's  History  of  Hancock  Co.,  p.  369. 

tFor  Lane  newspapers,  see  Chapman  &  Co.'s  History  of  Ogle  Co.,  p.  453. 

I  For  LaSalle  newspapers,  see  Interstate  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of  LaSalle  Co.,  p.  368. 


45 

Lawrencevlile,  Lawrence  Co. — Concluded. 

Western  Globe,  1858-68:  At  first  it  was  edited  by  H.  C.  McCleave'and 
D.  L.  Brewer,  who  made  it  a  democrat  paper.  Mr.  Buntin  finally 
became  possessed  of  it  and  associated  with  him  for  a  time  Nat. 
Lander.  Mr.  Buntin  made  it  a  republican  paper  and  called  it  th& 

*Lawrence  County  Globe.     In  1868  he  took  it  to  Cumberland  county. 

Lebanon,  St.  Glair  Co. 

Illinois  Advocate,  1848-52:  A  religious  paper  published  under  the 
direction  of  the  Trustees  of  McKendree  College;  edited  by  E. 
Wentworth  and  others. 

Literary  Gem,  1855-56:  Published  by  Collins  Van  Cleve.  It  was 
given  over  to  republicanism. 

Lewistown,  Fulton  Co. 

Fulton  Banner,  1843-45:     Published  by  Billimise  &  Conner. 

Republican,  1844-54:  Edited  by  Hugh  Lamaster.  It  was  a  whig 
paper  and  favored  Clay's  election  to  the  presidency. 

Illinois  Public  Ledger,  1850-54:  It  was  issued  weekly  and  was  first 
edited  by  S.  S.  Brooks,  later  by  C.  E.  Griffith.  Joseph  Dyckes 
was  its  proprietor.  Moved  to  Canton,  (which  see). 

Democrat,  1855  to  date:  Its  name  indicates  its  politics.  The  first 
editor  was  J.  M.  Davidson,  1855-58;  Davidson  Bros,  for  a  brief 
time  in  1858;  Wm.  T.  Davidson,  1858-79. 

t Fulton  Gazette,  1845-46:  Published  by  Charles  McDowell  and  J.  M, 
Davidson. 

Lincoln,  Logan  Co. 

Herald,  1855  to  date :  It  has  been  issued  weekly.  It  was  founded  and 
edited  by  Mondy  and  Fuller,  1855-56;  Joseph  Reed,  1856-57;  0.  C. 
Dake  for  a  joint  stock  company  of  twelve  persons,  1857-60;  A.  B. 
McKenzie  had  a  controlling  interest,  1860-63;  J.  C.  Webster,  1863- 
66;  Andrew  McGalliard,  1866-73;  Smith  and  Mills,  1873-77;  Mr. 
Mills,  1877 . 

Logan  County  Democrat,  1856 :  Controlled  by  a  joint  stock  com- 
pany, 1856-64;  Samuel  Johnson  from  1864  until  he  sold  it  to  J.  C. 
Webster,  who  merged  it  into  the  Herald.  Under  Mr.  Johnson  it 
was  known  as  the 

\Logan  County  Courier. 

Litchfleld,  Montgomery  Co. 

Journal,  1857-63:  Issued  weekly  and  edited  by  H.  A.  Coolidge. 
Changed  to 

Democrat,  1863 —    — : 


*  For  Lawrenceville  newspapers,  see  Brink.  McDoncmgrh's  History  of  Wabash,  Lawrence 
and  Edwards  Co.,  p.  135. 

tFor  Lewistown  newspapers,  see  Chapman  &  Co.'s  History  of  Fulton  Co. 

tFor  Lincoln  newspapers  see  Donnelly,  Lloyd  &  Co.'s  History  of  Logan  county,  p.  281. 


46 

Little  Fort,  Lake  Co. 

*Porcupine  and  Democratic  Banner,  1845-47:  Edited  by  A.  B.  Win- 
coop. 

Little  Rock,  Kendall  Co. 

tPress:  This  paper  was  begun  in  February,  1854,  and  continued 
three  months;  edited  by  Charles  S.  Fisk.  Moved  to  Mendota 
(which  see). 

Lockport,  "Will  Co. 

Will  County  Telegraph,  1848 :     Edited  by  H.   M.   Fuller,  1848-49; 

Judge  Parks  and  published  by  Mr.  Fuller,  1849-50;  John  M.  Moon 
was  editor  for  citizens  who  owned  it,  1850;  Dr.  Daggett,  who  was 
for  a  few  months  assisted  by  Mrs.  P.  W.  B.  Carothers,  1850-57. 
The  paper  underwent  several  changes  in  proprietors. 

Lowell,  LaSalle  Co. 

The  Genius  of  Universal  Emancipation,  1838-40:  Published  by  Benja- 
min Lundy.  Changed  to 

%Genius  of  Liberty,  1840 :     Published  by  Hooper  Warren  and  Ze- 

bina  Eastman,  and  moved  by  Mr.  Eastman  to  Chicago  in  1842.  It 
was  continued  as  the  Western  Citizen  by  Mr.  Eastman  till  1855, 
when  it  was  purchased  by  Mr.  Medill  and  became  the  weekly  cir- 
culation of  the  Chicago  Tribune.  (See  Western  Citizen  of  Chi- 
cago.) 

Macomb,  McDonough  Co. 

McDonough  Independent,  1851 :     A  democratic  newspaper  edited 

by  G.  W.  Smith  and  published  by  Theodore  L.  Terry.  Changed  to 

McDonough  Independent  and  Democratic  Review,  and  on  September  14, 
1855,  it  was  changed  to  the 

McDonouqh  Democrat,  1855-57:  When  it  became  the  Democrat  R.  M. 
Royalty  became  a  partner  with  Mr.  Smith.  Mr.  Royalty  retired 
in  1856  and  Mr.  Smith  continued  its  publication  until  the  next 
year. 

Enterprise,  1855-60:  Established  by  T.  S.  Clarke  and  D.  G.  Swan 
with  L.  H.  Waters  as  editor.  Mr.  Clarke  soon  withdrew.  In  1855 
its  publication  was  discontinued  a  few  weeks,  when  B.  R.  Hamp- 
ton became  editor.  In  1857  Mr.  Swan  retired  and  firm  became 
Hampton  and  Fowler,  1857-59.  When,  in  1860,  Mr.  J.  W.  Nichols 
became  proprietor  he  changed  the  name  to 

Military  Tract  Journal,  1860-61:  James  K.  Magie  purchased  a  half- 
interest  and  the  name  became  the 


*See  Le  Baron  &  Co.'s  History  of  Lake  County,  p.  233. 

tFor  Little  Rock  newspapers  see  Hick's  History  of  Kendall  County,  p.  280. 

JFor  Lowell  newspapers  see  Kett  &  Co.'s  History  of  LaSalle  County,  pp.  288-89. 


47 

Macomb,  McDonough  Co.— Concluded. 

* Journal,  1861  to  date:  Edited  by  Mr.  Nichols,  1862-64.  He  sold 
(1864)  his  interest  to  Mr.  Magie,  and  T.  S.  Clarke  became  editor 
soon,  assisted  by  C.  L.  Sanders.  Mr.  Magie  appeared  as  editor, 
1865;  B.  R.  Hampton,  1865  70;  Mr.  Hampton  and  W.  H.  Hainline, 
1870-81;  Mr.  Hainline,  1881  to  date.  There  is  a  complete  file  in 
the  office  of  the  Journal  except  the  first  year  it  was  the  Enterprise. 
It  started  out  a  whig  paper,  but  soon  became  republican  in  its 
sympathies. 

Marengo,  McHenry  Co. 

Journal.  1852-57:  It  was  published  by  Edward  Burnside.  Its  succes- 
sor was  the 

t Weekly  Press,  with  a  few  years'  existence. 

Marion,  Williamson  Co. 

Literary  Monitor,  1850 :     An  organ  of  democracy  published  by  W. 

H.  Wileford.J 

i Intelligencer,  1854 :    A  democratic  paper. 

Marshall,  Clark  Co. 

Illinois  State  Democrat,  1848-53:  A  democratic  organ  established  by 
John  M.  Crane  and  Nathan  Willard — Mr.  Crane  withdrawing  soon 
after  the  paper  was  established.  In  1853  Mr.  Willard  sold  the 
paper  to  Mr.  J.  C.  Robinson  and  Jacob  Zimmerman,  who  also 
purchased  the 

Teleqraph  (1852-53:  A  republican  paper),  and  the  name  of  the  com- 
bined journals  became  the 

Eastern  Illinoisan,  1853 :     From  1856  to  1861,  S.   S.  Whitehead 

was  proprietor.  For  a  few  months  in  1861  it  was  run  by  H.  H. 
Peyton,  who  finally  entered  the  army  and  Mr.  Whitehead  was 
forced  to  assume  control.  He  continued  its  publication  until  1865 
when  it  was  purchased  by  John  Littlefield  and  its  publication  sus- 
pended for  thirteen  years.  After  its  revival  it  became  a  demo- 
cratic newspaper. 

Mattoon,  Coles  Co. 

National  Gazette,  1856-68:  A  weekly  paper  started  by  Houghton  and 
Spencer.  With  one  short  intermission  Mr.  Houghton  conducted 
the  paper  until  1859  when  he  sold  to  Mclntyre  and  Woods. 
Shortly  after  the  firm  name  appeared  as  Harding  (W.  P.)  and 
Mclntyre.  A  third  time  Mr.  Houghton  secured  an  interest  in  the 
Gazette  which  he  held  when  killed  in  a  battle  of  the  civil  war.  In 
1865  the  paper  came  under  the  charge  of  W.  P.  and  J.  0.  Hard- 
ing— brothers;  Harding  and  Bostwick,  1866-67.  In  1867  it  was 
bought  by  some  citizen  democrats  and  its  name  changed  to  the 


*For    Macomb  newspapers   see  Continental  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of  McDonough 
County,  p.  502. 

tFor  Marengo  newspapers  see  Interstate  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of  McHenry  County, 
p.  304. 

JMr.  Wileford  brought  the  first  printing1  press  to  the  county  about  the  year  1838,  and  upon 
the  organization  of  the  county  and  for  years  thereafter,  he  did  all  the  official  printing. 

?Por  Marion  newspapers  see  Goodspeed's  History  of  Gallatin,  Saline,  etc..  Counties,  p 
506. 


48 

Mattoon,  Coles  Co. — Concluded. 

Democrat.  They  soon  disposed  of  the  paper  to  Taylor  and  Brown  who 
changed  it  to 

Clarion.  They,  in  a  short  time,  stopped  its  publication.  Mr.  Leonidas 
Chapin,  of  Mattoon,  has  a  few  copies. 

Mendota,  La  Salle  Co. 

Press,  1854 :     Published  by  C.  E.  Fiske  (see  Little  Rock). 

Observer,  1856-62:  Established  by  unknown  parties,  but  was  run  for 
a  time  by  Col.  J.  B.  S.  Bond;  by  Messrs.  Crooker  and  Beck;  R. 
H.  Ruggles  who  gave  it  the  name  it  now  (1886)  bears — The  Bulle- 
tin. It  was  a  republican  paper. 

*Democrat,  1858-59:  A  German  paper  established  by  Franz  Meisen- 
bach  and  Gabriel  Pool. 

Metamora,  Woodford  Co. 

Woodford  Sentinel,  1854 :     The  first  issue  was  printed  in  Peoria. 

It  was  thought  to  be  such  a  great  enterprise  that  when  brought 
over  to  Metamora,  a  copy  was  hoisted  on  a  pole,  like  a  flag,  the 
streets  paraded,  and  a  regular  "war  dance"  held  around  it.  Mr. 
Shepherd  was  its  first  proprietor.  George  L.  Hart  was  for  a  long 
time  editor  and  one  of  its  proprietors  and  in  1877  became  sole 
proprietor.  It  was  conducted  in  the  interest  of  the  democratic 
party. 

Middleport,  Iroquois  Co. 

Iroquois  Journal,  1851-54:  A  whig  paper  published  weekly.  Edited 
by  J.  A.  Graham,  1851-54.  In  1854  Mr.  Graham  sold  it  to  Wm. 
T.  Ready  and  Benjamin  Scott,  who  changed  it  to 

Iroquois  County  Press,  1854-55:  It  now  became  democratic  in  its 
sympathies.  In  1855  Mr.  Keady  bought  out  Mr.  Scott  and  called 
it  the 

Weekly  Press,  1855-65:  Mr.  Scott  conducted  it  till  1857;  Joseph 
Thomas  and  Roy  W.  Andrews,  1857-58;  Hon.  John  Chamberlain, 

1858 .     Its  editors  successively  were  Harmon  Westbrook  and 

Caleb  Pink,  1857-58;  Michael  Hagle,  1858-64;  Geo.  J.  Harrington, 
1864-65. 

Investigator,  about  six  months  of  1855:  It  was  published  by  Richard 
Taliaferro  and  James  H.  Graham.  Its  sympathies  were  for  de- 
mocracy. Publication  irregular. 

t Iroquois  Republican,  1856-68  or  '72:  After  several  changes  Graham 
(J.  A.)  and  Vennum  appear  at  the  end  of  the  year  as  publishers. 
Edited  by  Dr.  Jesse  Bennett  and  Dr.  Franklin  Blades,  1856-57: 
Dr.  Blades.  1857-59;  Andrew  Robertson.  1859.  After  many 
changes  both  in  publishers  and  editors  the  office  was  moved  by 
A.  G.  Smith  to  Watseka  (which  see). 

Moline,  Bock  Island  Co. 

Workman,  1854-57:     Edited  by  Amos  Smith.     Changed  to 

Independent,  1857-62:  Edited  by  Graham  and  Webster;  Graham  and 
J.  A.  Keck.  It  was  joined  with  the  Mock  Island  Register  to  form 
the  Union.  It  was  issued  weekly. 


*  For  Mendota  newspapers  see  Interstate  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of  La  Salle  Co.,  D.  372. 
t  For  Middleport  newspapers  see  Beckwith's  History  of  Iroquois  Co.,  p.  35. 


49 

Monmouth,  Warren  Co. 

Review,  1855  to  date:  It  was  issued  weekly,  1855-87;  semi-weekly ,- 
1887-90;  and  daily  from  1890  to  the  present.  Its  founder  was 
A.  H.  Swain,  who  was  the  editor,  1855  to  1886;  H.  K.  Moffett, 
1880  to  date.  Democratic.  Complete  files  in  Warren  County 
Library,  Monmouth. 

•  Democrat,  1852-53:     Published  weekly  by  Hosea  &  Ashton. 

Atlas,  1845  to  date:  Edited  and  managed  by  C.  K.  Smith,  assisted  for  a 
short  time  by  E.  S.  Byron  and  F.  K.  Smith,  1845-57;  John  S. 
Clark,  1857-6p ;  Mr.  Clark  and  J.  H.  Reed,  1865-69;  Mr.  Clark  & 
Son,  with  unimportant  exceptions,  1869  to  date  (1877).  Republi- 
can. There  is  a  complete  tile  in  the  Warren  County  Library, 
Monmouth. 

Monticello,  Piatt  Co. 

Times,  1856-58:  Issued  weekly;  edited  by  J.  D.  Mondy,  who  was  suc- 
ceeded by  J.  C.  Johnson.  He  sold  to  James  Outten,  who  re- 
ceived Mr.  Hassett  as  a  partner.  Changed  to 

Piatt  Democrat,  1858-62:  Edited  by  W.  A.  Gilliland,  1858-60;  J.  C. 
Johnson,  1860-62.  Changed  to 

Conservative,  1862-64:  At  first  edited  by  Thomas  Milligan,  who  was 
succeeded  by  W.  E.  Lodge.  Changed  to 

Piatt  County  Union,  1864-65:     Edited  by  M.  A.  Bates.     Changed  to 
Independent,  1865-74:     Edited  by  J.  M.  Holmes.     Changed  to 

Bepublican,  1874-76:  At  the  end  of  three  years,  Mr.  Holmes  sold  to 
Mr,  Wagner,  who  immediately  sold  to  H.  B.  Funk  in  1876,  and 
he  changed  its  name  to 

Bulletin,  1876  to  date:  Edited  by  Mr.  Funk,  1876-82;  Mize  Bros., 
1882-84;  Mr.  Funk,  1884785;  C.  N.  Walls,  1885-88;  Wm.  E.  Kiebs,. 
1888  to  date.  The  files  in  the  office  are  incomplete. 

Morris,  Grundy  Co. 

Yeoman,  1852-54:     Edited  by  J.  C.  Walters.     Changed  to 

Herald,  1854  to  date:     Edited  by  Mr.  Southard,  1854-64;  C.  G.  Perry, 

who  soon  took  Mr.  Turner  in  partnership,  1804 :  Gen.  P.  C. 

Hayes,  1874-76;   Hayes  &  Fletcher,   1876  to  date  (1882).     Fora 
short  time  it  was  known  as  Herald  and  Advertiser. 

*Oazette,  1853-55:  Edited  by  A.  J.  Ashton.  It  was  purchased  by  the 
proprietors  of  the  Herald.  During  its  existence  it  advocated  dem- 
ocratic ideas. 

Mound  City,  Pulaski  Co. 

^National  Emporium,  1856-60:  Edited  by  Dr.  Z.  Casterline  and  pub^ 
lished  by  J.  Walter  Waugh.  They  were  succeeded  by  Moses  B. 
Harrell  as  editor  and  John  A.  Waugh  as  publisher.  Mr.  Harrell 
withdrew  in  1859  and  Mr.  Waugh  became  also  its  editor.  He  con- 
tinued its  publication  until  1860,  when  it  was  discontinued. 


*For  Morris  newspapers,  see  Baskin  &  Co.'s  History  of  Grundy  Co.,  p.  160. 

t  For  Mound  City  papers,  see  Perrin's  History  of  Alexander,  Union  and  Pulaski  Cos, 
p.  564. 

—4  H.  L. 


50 

Mt.  Carmel,  Wabash  Co. 

Sentinel  and  Wabash  Advocate,  1834-39:  Edited  by  Horace  Roney, 
1834-35;  Edward  Baker,  1835-36;  Richard  Beck,  with  0.  B.  Ficklin 
as  an  assistant,  1836-39. 

Register,  1839  to  date:  Edited  and  published  by  J.  S.  Powers,  who 
was  succeeded  by  Ezra  B.  Meeney;  Geo.  B.  Backus,  1841,  for 
seven  years;  Frank  Fuller;  Fuller  &  Hutchinson;  W.  D.  Jackson, 

1848 ;    S.   S.   Luken;    Victor  B.  and    Robert   Bell;  The9.  S. 

Powers,  1852 :  Frank  C.  Manley,  with  Judge  Green  as  editor; 

Mr.  Green  made  it  republican,  it  being  a  whig  paper.  In  1862 
Geo.  W.  Douglas  made  it  a  democratic  organ  and  Richard  Beck 
changed  it  back.  In  1867  Mr.  Green,  at  public  auction,  purchased 
it,  but  Mr.  Beck  continued  to  publish  it  until  sold  to  J.  P.  M. 
Calvo.  It  was  suspended  for  an  interval,  1867-68.  Messrs.  Wade 
&  Cape  revived  it  in  1868.  They  soon  sold  it  to  C.  I.  Wilmans, 
who  ran  it  until  1870,  when  he  sold  to  T.  J.  Groves.  In  a  few 
weeks  Mr.  Groves  passed  it  back  to  Mr.  Wilmans.  J.  H.  Wil- 
mans was  editor,  1871;  Wilmans  and  Havill,  1872-75;  Frank  W. 
Hayill,  1875  to  date  (1883).  Under  the  Bell  Bros,  the  paper  was 
non-partisan.  In  1878  Mr.  Havill  made  it  an  exponent  of  demo- 
cratic principles. 

Wabash  Republican,  1840-41:     Edited  by  W.  D.  Latshaw. 
Greenbrier,  1840 — a  brief  existence:    Edited  by  J.  S.  Powers. 
Ploioboy,  1844 — a  brief  existence:     Edited  by  Valentine  Miller. 

*Wabash  Democrat,  1844-46:  Edited  by  W.  E.  Latshaw.  It  failed  in 
the  hands  of  Austin  Brooks  and  Finney  D.  Preston. 

Mt.  Carroll,  Carroll  Co. 

Tribune,  1851 — a  few  months:     Published  by  Dr.  J.  L.  Hostetter. 

Republican,  1852-59(?) :  Established  by  J.  P.  Emmert  and  he  sold  to 
H.  G.  Grattau,  1853-55:  D.  H.  Wheeler,  1855-57;  D.  B.  Emmert 
— ;  J.  L.  Hostetter  and  E.  C.  Cochran.  It  was  consolidated, 
under  Cochran  and  English,  with  the  Intelligencer,  but  they  were 
soon  separated.  It  was  last  owned  by  Mrs.  Skinner  and  Miss 
Gregory  and  edited  by  Silvernail  and  Ladd. 

Intelligencer, ,  1860:     Published  by  George  English. 

^Mirror,  1858  to  date:  Published  by  Alexander  Windle  and  I.  V. 
Hollinger  to  1865;  J.  M.  Adair,  1865-74;  Joseph  F.  Allison,1874-75; 
W.  D.  Hughes  and  A.  B.  Hollinger,  1875;  Mr.  Hollinger,  1875  to 
date  (1878).  It  is  a  republican  paper. 

Mt.  Morris,  Ogle  Co. 

Rock  River  Register,  1842-43:  It  was  established  by  friends  of  Rock 
River  Seminary;  edited  by  Emanuel  Knodle,  who  was  succeeded 
by  D.  C.  Duubar;  published  by  Mr.  Stephens  and  Jonathan 
Knodle.  It  attempted  to  be  non-partisan,  but  became  whig  in  its 
sentiments.  In  1843  it  was  moved  to  Grand  Detour,  and  was  dis- 
continued. 

Gazette,  1850-53:  Edited  by  Prof.  D.  J.  Pinckney  and  published  by 
J.  F.  Grash.  In  1851,  Brayton,  Baker  <fc  Co.  appeared  as  pub- 
lishers. C.  C.  Allen  and  S.  D.  Atkins  moved  it  to  Savanna,  111. 


*For  Mt.  Carmel  papers,  see  Brink  McDonouarh's  History  of  Edwards,  Lawrence  and 
Wabash  Co.,  p.  iat>. 

tFor  Mt.  Carroll  newspapers,  see  Kc-tt  &  Co.'s  History  of  Carroll  Co..  p.  356. 


51 

.Mt.  Morris,  Ogle  Co. — Concluded. 

Northwestern  Republican,  1855-57:  Published  by  Atwood  &  Williams. 
Became  the 

*Independent  Watchman,  1857-61:  Published  by  Myron  S.  Barnes, 
1857-59.  For  the  rest  of  its  existence  it  was  owned  by  a  joint 
stock  company,  with  Mr.  J.  D.  Popf  as  publisher,  and  under  the 
editorial  management  of  Prof.  W.  S.  Pope  and  Dr.  F.  A.  Mc- 
Neill.  Republican. 

Mt.  Sterling,  Brown  Co. 

Prairie  Pioneer,  1848-51:  A  democratic  paper,  edited  by  John  Bigler. 
Its  next  editor  was  P.  L.  Shutt,  who  was  followed  by  J.  B.  More, 
and  Geo.  S.  Myers  was  his  publisher.  Changed  to 

Democrat,  1851-52:  J.  R.  Bailey  edited  it  for  E.  T.  Hollister,  its 
owner.  In  1852  it  strongly  urged  the  selection  of  Stephen  A. 
Douglas  as  the  democratic  candidate  for  president.  Became  the 

Chronotype,  1852-55:  Mr.  Bailey  remained  its  editor,  but  in  1855  he 
removed  the  material  to  Jacksonville,  where  he  established  the 
Sentinel. 

Western  Spy,  1856-57:  Edited  by  A.  L.  Snow,  with  G.  W.  Gross, 
associate  editor.  In  1857  it  was  sold  to  B.  H.  Irwin,  who  sold  to 
Nicholson  &  Shurtleff.  They  moved  it  to  Beardstown. 

Union,  1856-63:  A  democratic  paper,  edited  by  R.  A.  Glenn  and  J. 
R.  Gordon.  After  several  changes  in  ownership  it  was  suspended 
for  a  few  months  in  1857.  It  was  revived  by  J.  C.  O'Neil,  who 
was  its  editor  and  publisher.  1857-61;  J.  C.  and  Martin  O'Neil, 
1861;  J.  C.  O'Neil,  1861-63.  In  1863  it  was  sold  to  S.  S.  and 
Martin  Brooks,  who  changed  the  name  to  the 

Record,  and  continued  to  publish  it  until  1869,  when  they  sold  it  to 
J.  S.  H.  Hambaugh,  who  called  it  the 

Weekly  Gazette.  He  published  it  until  1872,  when  he  sold  it  to  Gervis 
M.  Russell,  and  he  changed  it  to 

t Brown  Cunty  Democrat.  He  was  editor  and  proprietor,  1872-74; 
H.  K.  Davis  and  S.  N.  Jones,  1874-75;  Mr.  Davis,  1875-to  date 
(1882).  When  Mr.  Davis  assumed  control  it  was  an  organ  of  the 
Grangers.  It  afterwards  advocated  the  principles  of  the  Green- 
back party.  In  1876  it  supported  Peter  Cooper,  and  in  1880,  Gen. 
Hancock. 

Mt.  Vernon,  Jefferson  Co. 

Jeffersonian,  1851-56:  Edited  by  John  S.  Bogan,  assisted  in  turn  by 
Mr.  Wallace,  Mr.  Matchett,  Frank  Manly,  John  A.  Wall.  T.  f . 
Wilson,  E.  V.  Satterfield  and  others,  1851-54.  In  1854  Mr.  Bogan 
sold  to  Bowman  &  Robinson,  who  after  a  short  time  sold  it  to 
Dodds,  Johnson  &  Co.  J.  B.  Tanner  was  their  editor.  Changed  to 

Sentinel,  1856-57:  It  was  published  by  Tanner,  Casey  &  Anderson, 
with  the  latter  gentleman  as  editor.'  It  became  the 


*For  Mt.  Morris  newspapers,  see  Chapman's  History  of  Ogle  Co.,  p.  449;  also  Kett's  His- 
tory, p.  447:  and  Boss'  History  of  Ogle  Co.,  p.  71. 

*For   Mt.    Sterling  newspapers  see  Brink's  History  of   Schuyler   and   Brown 
Counties,  p.  158. 

MUn,._ 

OF 


52 

Mt.  Vernon,  Jefferson  Co. — Concluded. 

Egyptian  Torchlight,  1857-six  months:  Run  by  Wm.  R.  Hollingsworth 
and  John  A.  Wall.  Changed  to 

Advocate,  1857- three  weeks:  Edited  by  Dr.  S.  Turner  Brown.  Be- 
came the 

Star,  1858 :     An    anti  slavery  paper,   controlled    by  S.  B.  Curtis 

and  James  S.  Lane,  1858-59;  John  A.  Wall,  nine  months;  Ed  and 
John  Satterfield  to  1865,  when  a  Mr.  Hays  bought  it. 

Murphysboro,  Jackson  Co. 

Jackson  Dimocrat,  1855:  The  proprietors  were  Geo.  C.  and  F.  C. 
Bierer.  It  was  suspended  in  the  fall  of  1855  by  Gov.  A.  M. 
Jenkins. 

Sentinel,  1855:  Established  by  Gov.  Jenkins,  who  sold  the  establish- 
ment to  S.  S.  Hall.  He  moved  it  to  DeSoto  where  it  was  known 
as  the  Farmer. 

Naperville,  DuPage  Co. 

Eecorder,  1849:  Edited  by  C.  J.  Sellon  as  a  non-partisan  paper. 
Changed  to 

Democratic  Plaindealer,  1850:  It  now  became  an  organ  of  democracy, 
is  issued  weekly. 

Daughter  of  Temperance,  1850:     Issued  weekly. 

Observer,  1851-54:  It  sprang  from  the  remains  of  the  Democratic 
Plaindealer.  Published  by  Barnes,  Humphrey  and  Keith,  1851; 
by  Barnes,  Martin  and  Keith,  1852-54. 

Journal,  1854-57:  Established  by  C.  W.  Keith.  It  was  conducted 
successively  by  C.  W.  Keith;  Keith.  Edson  &  Co.;  J.  M.  Edson 
and  E.  M.  Day.  In  February,  1857,  the  building  in  which  the 
office  was  situated  was  carried  away  by  a  flood. 

Newsletter,  1857:     Published  by  E.  H.  Eyer. 
*Sentinel, 1862:     Published  by  D.  B.  Birdsall. 

Naples,  Scott  Co. 

Spirit  of  the  West,  1837-38:     Published  by  N.  M.  Knapp. 

Observer, :     Published  by  Mr.  Tilden. 

Post, :     Published  by  Mr.  Delahay. 

*Battle-Axe :     Published  by  Mr.   Ormbee.     It  strongly  favored 

the  repudiation  of  the  state  debt. 

Nashville,  "Washington  Co. 

New  Era,  1851-53:  Established  and  edited  by  a  joint  stock  company 
of  a  few  citizens  who  secured  the  service  of  P.  W.  Skinner  as 
printer  and  manager  of  the  mechanical  part.  James  T.  Logan 
was  Mr.  Skinner's  successor.  Neutral  as  to  politics.  In  1853  it 
was  sold  to  Robert  K.  Flemming  and  the  name  changed  to 


*For   Naperville    newspapers   see    Richmond  &    Valletta's   History  of    DuPage  Co., 
p.  67;  also  Baskin  Co.'s  History  of  DuPage  Co.,  p.  234. 


*For  Naples  newspapers  see  Knapp's  History  of  Scott  County,  p.  12. 


53 

Nashville,  "Washing-ton  Co.— Concluded. 

Nashville  Monitor,  1853-58:  Flemming's  management  of  it  was  brief, 
and  the  former  stockholders  taking  it  back,  gave  charge  of  it  to 
M.  L.  McCord  who,  being  a  whig,  gaye  it  up  because  he  refused 
to  make  it  a  democratic  organ  during  the  campaign  of  1856. 
Henry  Johnson  was  called  to  take  his  place,  and  it  supported 
Buchanan  for  the  presidency.  In  1858  Elijah  W.  Vance  became 
manager.  He  changed  its  name  to 

Democrat,  1858-60:  From  Mr.  Vance  it  passed  into  the  hands  of  0. 
P.  Hoddy,  who  passed  it  over  to  P.  C.  Graves,  Sr.,  and  gave  it 
the  name  of 

Washington  County  Herald,  1860-62:  Mr.  C.  E.  Hammond  appeared 
as  editor,  1860-62.  He  sold  out  to  M.  M.  Goodner,  who  called  it 

JacJcsonian,  1862-63:  Decidedly  democratic  in  its  sympathies.  Mr. 
Goodner  sold  to  Francis  M.  Verner,  who  called  it  the 

*  Constitution,  1863 — soon  ceased.     Amos  Watts  appeared  as  editor. 
Nauvoo,  Hancock  Co. 

Times  and  Seasons,  1839-46:  A  Mormon  paper  founded  by  Ebenzer 
Robinson  and  1).  C.  Smith — the  youngest  brother  of  the  prophet, 
Joseph  Smith.  It  was  issued  semi-monthly,  during  the  stay  of 
the  Mormons  in  the  county,  under  several  editors  and  publishers 
among  whom,  besides  its  founders,  were  the  prophet  himself, 
Frederick  G.  Williams,  John  Taylor,  Wilford  Woodruff  and  W. 
W.  Phelps. 

Wasp,  1842-43:  Founded  by  the  patriarch,  Wm.-  Smith.  Issued 
from  the  office  of  the  Times  and  Seasons.  It  became  the 

Neighbor,  1843-45:  Edited  by  John  Taylor — one  of  the  twelve 
apostles.  There  is  a  complete  file  of  the  Neighbor  in  the  library 
of  the  Chicago  Historical  Society.  Changed  to 

Hancock  Eagle,  1846:  Still  a  Mormon  paper  edited  by  Dr.  W.  E. 
Matlock — a  gentile.  He  was  a  graduate  of  Princeton  and  had 
been  editorially  connected  with  Horace  Greelyonthe  New  Yorker. 
In  politics  it  was  democratic.  Upon  the  death  of  Dr.  Matlock  the 
paper  was  sold  to  Samuel  Slocum  and  changed  to 

Neic  Citizen,  1846-47:  Anti-Mormon,  edited  by  Dr.  Isaac  Galland, 
later  J.  S.  Winter. 

Exposition,  1844:  Anti-Mormon;  declared  a  nuisance  by  city  council 
and  the  press  and  material  was  burned  and  destroyed  by  the  city 
marshal — an  act  leading  to  the  lynching  of  the  brothers,  Joseph 
and  Hiram  Smith.  It  was  established  by  William  and  Wilson 
Law,  Charles  and  Robert  D.  Foster,  Francis  M.  and  Chauncey  D. 
Higbee,  and  managed  by  Sylvester  Euimans. 

Patriot,  1847-50:     A  democratic  paper  edited  by  James  McKee. 

Icarian  Review,  1851:  Published  by  the  Icarian  community  and  edit- 
ed by  M.  Etienne  Cobet. 

Popular  Tribune,  1851(?):     Controlled  by  the  Icarian  community. 

^Democratic  Press,  1858  60:  Founded  by  Gregg  and  Lambert.  In  a 
few  months  Messrs.  Yates,  Chapman,  Bauer  and  Swartz  took  the 
concern.  Finally  Mr.  Yates,  being  alone,  secured  Mr.  Grove  to 
conduct  it.  His  successor  was  Abraham  Yates. 


*For  Nashville  newspapers  see  Brink.  McDonough's  History  of  Washington  County,  p.32 
tFor  Nauvoo  newspapers  see  Gregg's  History  of  Hancock  County,  p.  392. 


54 

Newton,  Jasper  Co. 

Enquirer,  1856-58:  A  democratic  paper  published  by  Geo.  E.  Hoar, 
Became  the 

Jasper  County  Democrat,  1858-62:     Published  by  Mehaffey  &  Odell. 
*Plaindealer,  1858:     Edited  by  J.  H.  Graham. 

Olney,  Bichland  Co. 

News,  1849-50:     Edited  by  Judge  Kitchell.     Changed  to 

Eepublic'an,  1850-52:  Published  by  J.  M.  Wilson.  A  democratic 
paper. 

Banner,  1852-53:     Published  by  John  Buntin.     Sold  to 

Republican,  1853-57(?):  A  democratic  paper  edired  by  J.  M.  Wilson. 
It  was  probably  the  above  Republican  revived.  Sold  to 

Journal,  1856-72:     A  republican  paper  edited  by  W.  M.  Beck. 

t  Press,  1858-64:  Edited  by  James  Wright.  It  advocated  in  its  col- 
umns the  principles  of  the  democratic  party. 

Onarga,  Iroquois  Co. 

Mercury,  1859-61:     Its  publishers  were  R.  McKee,  Davis,  and  Backus- 

Oquawka,  Henderson  Co. 

Spectator,  1848  to  date:  Its  editor  and  proprietor  was  J.  B.  Patterson, 
1848  to  date  (1882).  A  weekly,  non-partisan  paper  to  1863,  when 
it  became  a  democratic  organ.  From  its  establishment  to  1859' 
Mr.  Patterson's  son.  E.  H.  Patterson,  was  -junior  editor. 

$Plaindealer,  1852-58 (?):  Published  weekly.  Its  editors  and  propri- 
etors were  F.  A.  Dallam,  1852-55;  Horace  Bigelow  and  Mr.  Dai- 
lam,  1855  56;  James  H.  Reed  and  Mr.  Bigelow,  1856-57;  J.  K. 

Magie  and  David  Mitchell,  1857 ;   M.   H.  Jamison;   and  Mr. 

Chamberlain,  who  moved  it  to  Biggsville.  From  here  it  was 
taken  by  Judson  Graves  to  Kirkwood,  Warren  county. 

Oregon,  Ogle  Co. 

Ogle  County  Gazette,  1851 :     Published  weekly.     Edited  by  R.  C. 

Burchell,  1851;  M.  W.  Smith,  1853;  E.  H.  Leggett,  1857-61.  Mr. 
Burchell  brought  his  paper  and  ink  by  team  from  Chicago. 
Changed  to 

Oregon  Reporter:     It  is  now  (1878)  the 

$0gle  County  Reporter:  Edited  by  John  Sharp,  1801-68;  owned  by  M. 
W.  Smith  with  Mr.  Sharp  as  editor,  1868-71;  Chas.  L.  Miller  and 
E.  L.  Otis  (Miller  being  editor),  1871;  Mr.  Miller  and  brother, 
James  P.  Miller,  1871;  Wm.  H.  Gardner  editor  and  proprietor, 
1871  72;  Mr.  Gardner  and  Thnoleon  0.  Johnson,  1872;  Mr.  John- 
son editor  and  proprietor,  1872  to  date  (1878).  It  was  conducted 
favoring  the  principles  of  the  republican  party. 


*For  Newton  newspapers  see  Battey's  History  of  Jasper  County. 

tFor  Olney  newspapers  see  Battey's  History  of  Richland  County. 

tPor  Cviuawka  newspapers  see  Hill's  History  of  Mercer  and  Henderson  Counties,  p.  825, 

2Por  Oregon  newspapers  see  Chapman's  History  of  Ogle  County,  p.  449. 


55 

Oswego,  Kendall  Co. 

Kendall    County    Courier,    1856 :     Edited    by   H.    S.    Humphrey. 

Changed  to 

Kendall  County  Free  Press, 1864:     Edited  by  A.  R.  Niblo.    Moved 

to  Vandalia. 

Ottawa,  LaSalle  Co. 

Illinois  Free  Trader.  1840-43:  A  democratic  paper  issued  weekly. 
Edited  by  Geo.  F.  Weaver  and  John  Hise.  Changed  to 

Free  Trader,  1843  to  date:  Issued  weekly  to  1887,  since  daily  and 
weekly.  Published  by  John  Hise  and  Wm.  Osman,  1843-45;  Wm. 
Osman  Co.,  1845-47;  Wm.  and  Moses  Osman,  1847-53;  George 
and  Julius  A very,  1853-56;  Wm.  Osman,  1856-68;  Mr.  Osman  and 
Douglas  Hopeman.  1868-82;  Wm.  Osman  &  Sons,  1882  to  date. 
Files  in  effice  and  in  Reddick's  Library,  Ottawa. 

Republican,  1836-a  few  mouths:  A  democratic  campaign  paper,  ed- 
ited by  J.  V.  A.  Hoes. 

Constitutionalist,  1844-52:  A  whig  paper  published  weekly.  The 
first  number  appeared  in  December,  1844.  It  was  published 
under  the  name  of  the  Constitutionalist  until  June  19,  1852,  when 
it  became  the 

Republican,  and  continued  to  be  known  by  -that  name  until  1890. 
Editors  and  publishers:  James  Lowry  and  H.  E.  Gedney, 
1844-50;  H.  E.  Gedney,  1850-52;  Thaddeus  Hampton  and  J.  W. 
Kelby,  1852-57;  Mr.  Hampton  and  H.  C.  Ruffington,  1857-59; 
Mr.  Hampton,  1859-64.  File  from  1852-60  in  The  office  of  the 
Republican-Times,  Ottawa.  Mr.  M.  Hanifin,  201  E.  Main  street, 
Ottawa,  111.,  has  an  unbound  file.  The  paper  was  whig  until  1855 
when  it  became  republican. 

Pacatonia,  Winnebago  Co. 

*  Independent,  1859 — :     Edited  J.  E.  Duncan.     A  republican  paper. 

Palestine,  Randolph  Co. 

Ruralist,  1856-57:  Independent  as  to  politics.  Edited  by  Samuel  R. 
Jones,  an  expounder  of  the  religious  doctrine  of  the  Christians. 

Banner,  1858-59:     A  democratic  paper  edited  by  G.  W.  Harper. 

^Yellow  Jacket,  1859  62:  Started  on  the  ruins  of  the  defunct  Banner 
by  A.  Malone  and  E.  Logan — the  latter  withdrawing  in  a  few 
months.  It  was  republican  in  its  sympathies. 

Pana,  Christian  Co. 

^Herald,  1857-67  (?):  Edited  by  M.  S.  Beckwith.  A  democratic 
paper. 

Plaindealer,  1859-60:  Edited  by  E.  F.  Chittenden.  Moved  to  Shel- 
by ville. 


*For  Pacatonia  newspapers  see  Boss'  History  of  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  48. 

tFor  Palestine  newspapers  see  Perrin's  History  of  Crawford  and  Clark  Counties,  p.  80.. 

ISee  Decatur  Herald. 


56 

Paris,  Edgar  Co. 

Illinois  Statesman,  1836 — :  Published  for  several  years  by  Lovelace 
&  Delay. 

Prairie  Beacon,  1848 — :  Founded  by  Jacob  Harding;  followed  by  S. 
L.  Spink,  and  he  by  Wm.  Moore. 

Wabash  Valley  Republican,  1852 — :  A  democratic  paper  founded  by 
W.  D.  Latshaw,  who  conducted  it,  1852-54;  Messrs  Dill  &  Cooper, 
who  sold  to  St.  Clair  Southerland. 

*Valley  Blade, :     Joined  to  the  Prairie  Beacon  and  is  now  known 

as  the  Blade. 

Pekin,  Tazewell  Co. 

Mirror,  1848-60:     John  Smith  editor.      (See  Tremont  Tazewell  Whig.) 

Republican,  1860-85:  Edited  by  W.  W.  Sellars.  It  is  now  the  Repub- 
lican-Post edited  by  J.  B.  Irwin.  There  is  one  copy  of  the 
Tazewell  Whig  in  the  office. 

Peoria,  Peoria  Co. 

Illinois  Champion,  1834-37:  A  whig  paper  founded  by  Abram  S. 
Buxton  and  Henry  Wolford.  It  fell  into  the  hands  of  J.  J.  Arm- 
strong and  Jacob  D.  Shewalter.  They  employed  Jerome  L. 
Marsh  to  manage  it.  In  1837  it  was  merged  by  Mr.  Davis,  who 
had  purchased  the  office,  into  the 

Register  and  Northwestern  Gazateer,  1837  42:  Edited  by  S.  M.  Davis. 
Favored  whig  principles.  Files  in  the  Library  of  the  Chicago 
Historical  Society.  In  1842  it  became  known  as  the 

Register,  1842—:  Edited  by  Messrs.  Butler,  1842-43;  Thos.  J.  Pick- 
ett,  1843-50.  About  this  time  Mr.  Pickett  took  in  as  partner  H. 
K.  W.  Davis,  and  they  commenced  to  publish  the 

Champion, :     Their   office   and    press   was   destroyed   by  tire. 

File— Sept.,  1837,  to  March,  1838— of   the  Register  in   the  Peoria 
Public  Library. 

Democratic  Press,  1840-58:  Edited  by  John  S.  Zeiber,  1840-46;  Thomas 
Phillips,  1846-49;  Washington  Cockle,  1849-51;  Enoch  P.  Sloan, 
1851-56:  Mr.  Cornwell  for  a  short  time  and  then  G.  W.  Raney 
until  the  establishment  was  destroyed  by  tire  in  1858.  Partial 
tiles  in  Peoria  Public  Library.  This  paper  probably  changed  or 
rather  its  name  was  varied  several  times.  From  1853  to  1854 
there  was  a  weekly  and  a  tri- weekly  issued;  from  1854  to  1856,  a 
weekly  and  a  daily  issue. 

Champion,  1850  (?),  short  lived:  Issued  daily  by  Pickett  and  Davis. 
The  burning  of  the  office  and  press  ended  its  life. 

In  June,  1848,  Messrs.  Pickett  &  Woodcock  began  the  first  daily  in 
Peoria.  It  was  not  well  patronized  and  its  publication  ceased  in 
about  three  months. 

Peoria  Transcript,  1855  to  date:  Issued  daily.  There  is  a  complete 
file  in  the  office.  At  first  edited  by  Wm.  Rounseville — later,  Seer 
and  Webb.  The  file  of  the  Peoria  Public  Library  is  somewhat 
incomplete. 

Banner,  1852-56:     Changed  to 


*For  Paris  newspapers  see  Le  Baron's  History  of  E'igar  Co.  p.  335. 


57 


Peoria,  Peori  Co.— Concluded. 


Zeitung,  1856-78:  Edited  by  Edward  Rummel,  at  one  time  Secretary 
of  State,  1868-72.  Sold  to 

Democrat,  1860 to  date:  Published  daily;  edited  by  Alvis  Zolz,  1860-64; 
Bernard  Cremer, . 

Daily  Democratic  Union,  and 

Daily  Morning  News  were  papers  published  by  S.  W.  Raney.  There 
is  a  partial  file,  Vol.  6  to  Vol.  8, 1858-59,  for  the  former  paper  and 
Vol.  3,  1854,  for  the  latter  in  the  Peoria  Public  Library. 

*Republican,  1852 :     Editors,  Baily  and  Pickett;  Piekett  &  Waite; 

Pickett  &  Coulter.  It  was  at  first  issued  as  a  weekly,  but  for  a 
part  of  1857  it  was  issued  daily  and  weekly.  There  are  partial 
tiles  in  the  Peoria  Public  Library. 


Peru,  La  Salle  Co. 

Ninewa  Gazette,  1839-41:  Established  by  a  Mr.  Farce  and  edited  by 
Cr.  W.  Holley.  Moved  to  Lacon. 

Beacon  Light,  afterwards  the  Junction  Beacon,  1846-48:  Established 
by  Nash  &  Elliott,  and  published  by  Mead,  Higgins  and  Boyle. 

Telegraph,  1848-53:  Published  by  Holbrook  and  Underbill.  In  1853 
it  was  sold  to  J.  F.  and  N.  Linton  and  the  name  changed  to 

Chronicle.  It  was  discontinued  in  1856.  For  ten  months  of  the  life 
of  the  Chronicle  Messrs.  Linton  published  a  daily. 

Democrat,  1850 :     Edited  by  Thos.  W.  Welch. 

Rattlesnake, :     Founded  by  Guy  Hulett.     Changed  to 

Sentinel,  1855 :     A  democratic  paper  published  by  J.  L.  McCor- 

mick  and  Guy  Hulett;  afterwards  by  J.  F.  Meginness.  Issued 
weekly.  Faithfully  supported  Douglas. 

Commercial  and  Volksfreund  (German),  1858 . 

*Herald,  1858 :     Published  by  H.  S.  Beebe,  1858-60.     F.  M.  Sap 

purchased  it  in  1860.  in  1861  the  materials  of  the  defunct  German 
paper,  and  in  1863  the  materials  of  the  collapsed  'Chronicle.  Mr. 
Sap  was  sole  editor,  1863-70;  Gallaghar  &  Williams,  1870-76;  Mr. 

Tapley,  1876-84;  H.  S.  Corwin,  1884 .     Mr.  Corwin  had  started 

the  News  in  1879  and  when  he  obtained  the  Herald  the  two  papers 
were  united  and  known  as  the  News-Herald. 

Petersburg,  Menard  Co. 

Express,  1854-55:     Edited  by  S.  B.  Dugger.     Changed  to 

Menard  Index,  1855-63:  Edited  by  H.  L.  Clay,  1855-58;  Hamilton  & 
Brooks,  1858-63.  At  first  neutral  as  to  politics,  but  finally  became 
republican,  which  greatly  enraged  the  citizens. 

Fillmore  Bugle,  1856:     A  campaign  paper  edited  by  Wm.  Glenn. 

Menard  County  Axis,  1859-67:  Democratic  in  politics;  edited  by  C. 
Clay,  1859-67.  He  sold  it  to  a  joint  stock  company  and  its  name 
was  changed  to 


*  For  Peoria  newspapers  see  Ballance's  History  of  Peoria,  p.  187;  also  Boss'  History  of 
Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  37. 

t  For  Peru  newspapers  see  Interstate  Publishins  Co.'s  History  of  La  Salle  Co.,  p.  371. 


58 

Petersburg  Manard  County — Concluded. 

*Democrat,  1867  to  date  (1879) :  Edited  by  M.  B.  Friend,  J867-71;  E. 
T.  McElwain,  1871-77;  A.  E.  Mick,  with  S.  S.  Knoles  as  associate 
editor  1878, 1877-79. 

Pinckneyville,  Perry  County. 

t Perry  County  Times,  1856—:     Edited  by  Wm.  McEwing. 

Pittsfleld,  Pike  County. 

Sucker  State  and  Farmers'1  Record,  1842-46:  Edited  by  M.  J.  Noyes. 
Issued  weekly.  Succeeded  by 

Free  Press,  1846 — :  It  was  whig  in  its  sympathies.  Edited  by  Z.  N. 
Garbutt  and  M.  H.  Abbott;  later  JohnG.  Nicolay  and  Mr.  Parks; 
afterwards  by  Mr.  Nicolay  alone.  Became  the 

Pike  County  Journal,  1868:  Edited  by  D.  B.  Bush,  Jr.  Mr.  Bush 
sold  to  Robert  McKee.  In  1868  Messrs.  McKee  and  Wm.  A. 
Grimshaw  named  it 

Old  Flag,  1868  to  date:  The  Journal  and  Old  Flag  advocated 
Republicanism. 

Pike  County  Sentinel,  1845-49:  Edited  by  T.  J.  Trumbull,  supported 
by  G.  W.  Smith.  In  1849  John  S.  Roberts  purchased  it  and 
changed  it  to 

Pike  County  Union,  1849-57:  He  was  editor,  1849-51;  M.  H.  Abbottr 
1851-57.  He  changed  it  to 

Pike  County  Democrat,  1857  to  date:  Democratic  in  its  sympathies^ 
issued  weekly:  edited  by  Brown  &  Frazier;  Frazier  &McGinnis;. 
Robert  T.  Frazier.  In  1865  it  became  the  property  of  the  present 
(1880)  proprietor,  J.  M.  Bush. 

^Democrat,  1847(1)  —  :     Edited  by  George  W.  Smith. 

Plymouth,  Hancock  County. 

^Locomotive,  1857-58:  Published  by  a  company  and  at  first  edited  by 
Thomas  Gregg. 

Polo,  Ogle  County. 

Transcript,  1857-58:  Edited  by  Charles  Meigs,  Jr.  for  a  joint  stock 
company.  After  a  few  months  the  material  was  purchased  by 
the  proprietor  of  the  Advertiser — Henry  R.  Boss. 

Ogle  Counttj  Banner,  1858-60:  A  democratic  paper  issued  by  R.  P. 
Redfield  for  a  joint  stock  company.  In  1859  Mr.  Redfield  pur- 
chased the  office,  enlarged  the  paper  and  passed  it  over  to  J.  M. 
Williams,  who  passed  it  to  Geo.  D.  Read. 


*  For  Petersburg  newspapers  see  Baskin's  History  of  Menard  and  Mason  Counties,  p.  308, 
t  For  Pinckneyville  newspapers  see  Brinks,  McDonough's  History  of  Randolph,  Monroe 
and  Perry  Counties,  p.  199. 

I  For  Pittsfield  newspapers  see  Chapman  &  Co.'s  History  of  Pike  County,  p.  889. 
'(.  For  the  Plymouth  newspaper  see  Gregg's  History  of  Hancock  County,  p.  394. 


59 

Polo,  Ogle  County— Concluded. 

Advertiser,  1858-^60:  Mr.  Boss  was  succeeded  by  Morton  D.  Swift. 
The  Rock  River  Press,  started  in  1860,  was  merged  in  the  Adver- 
tt*erinl861.  Mr.  Swift  and  J.  D.  Dopf,  managers.  18G1;  Mr.  Swift 
alone,  1861;  J,  D.  Campbell  and  J.  W.  Carpenter,  1861-62,  when 
it  was  suspended.  In  March  1863  it  WHS  revived  under  the  name 
of  the 

Polo  Press:  Mr.  Campbell  and  Mr.  Smith  were  editors,  1863-65; 
Daniel  Scott  and  M.  V.  Saltzman,  1865;  Swift  &  Saltzman,  1865; 
John  W.  Olintou,  1865  to  date  (1878).  In  1866  Mr.  Clinton  called 
it  the  Ogle  County  Press.  _  It  publication  was  suspended  during  a 
part  of  1861  to  1865.  It  is  an  organ  for  the  Republicans;  issued 
weekly..  Office  has  files,  1858-60  and  1865  to  date,  and  a  few 
copies  from  1860-65. 

Banner  of  Freedom,  1858-few  months:     Edited  by  Marcellus  Perkins. 
*Free  Democrat,  edited  by  Mr.  Johnson  during  the  campaign  of  1860. 

Pontiac,  Livingston  Co. 

Sentinel,  1858  to  date:  A  weekly,  republican  paper  edited  by  Cook  & 
Gagan,  1857-63.  They  sold  it  to  M.  E.  Collins,  he  to  Stout  and 
Decker,  they  to  W.  P.  Denslow,  he  to  Mr.  Stout.  It  was  de- 
stroyed by  fire  in  1866.  In  1869  Mr.  Stout  sold  to  Jones  and 
Renoe,  who  were  publishing  the  Free  Press.  They  consolidated 
the  papers  under  the  name  of  Sentinel  and  Press.  H.  C.  Jones 
was  proprietor,  1873-75,  and  he  changed  the  name  back  to 
Sentinel.  F.  L.  Alles  edited  it,  1875-84;  Latny  and  Clark,  1884-95; 
H.  J.  Clark,  1895-97." 

*Livingston  County  Neivs,  1855-57  ("?):  Edited  by  J.  S.  France;  Mr^ 
France  passed  its  publication  to  Philip  Cook  and  M.  A.  Renoe; 
Cook  soon  sold  to  Mr.  Jones;  Renoe  and  Jones  soon  sold  to  a 
Mr.  Albee  and  shortly  its  publication  ceased.  Early  copies  are 
in  the  possession  of  Jacob  Streamer,  Pontiac.  It  was  indepen- 
dent as  to  politics. 

Prairie  City,  McDonough  Co. 

Chronicle,  1857-58:     Edited  and  published  by  R.  W.  Seaton. 

Prairie  Chief,  1858-few  weeks:  Edited  by  R.  W.  Seaton,  who  pub- 
lished it  in  the  interest  of  the  Good  Templars. 

Princeton,  Bureau  Co. 

Bureau  Advocate,  1847-51:  Published  by  Ebenezer  Higgins  until 
1848.  The  editorial  page  was  divided  into  three  departments — 
two  columns  each — and  was  whig,  democrat,  and  liberty  in  the 
respective  departments.  The  first  department  was  called  "Whig 
Advocate,"  and  was  edited  by  a  "Whig  Committee;"  the  second 
was  "Democratic  Advocate,"  and  was  edited  by  a  "Democratic 
Committee,"  and  the  third  was  "Liberty  Advocate,"  and  was 
edited  by  a  "Liberty  Committee."  in  August,  1848,  it  became  a 
Free  Soil  organ.  In  the  same  year  B.  F.  Hammond  and  T.  W. 
Welsh  bought  out  Mr.  Higgins,  and  John  H.  Bryant  became 
editor.  It  soon  changed  to  the  hands  of  Bryant  and  Dean.  In 
1851  the  name  was  changed  to  the 


*For  Polo  newspapers  see  Chapman's  History  of  Ogle  Co.,  p.  452;  also  Boss'  History  of 
Ogle  Co..  p.  67. 


*For  Pontiac  newspapers  see  LeBaron's  History  of  Livingston  Co..  p.  2S2. 


(SO 

Princeton,  Bureau  Co. — Continued. 

Princeton  Post,  edited  by  Justin  H.  Olds.     Changed  to 

Princetonian,  1851-58:  Firm  name  was  Coates,  Kinney  &  B.  Clark 
Luudy.  Editors,  Hooper  Warren,  for  a  short  time  in  1851; 
Justin  H.  Olds,  1851-54;  Chas.  Faxon,  1854-58.  In  1858  it  was 
changed  to 

Bureau  County  Republican,  1858  to  date  (1885):  Published  by  Rhue 
and  Hewitt  and  later  by  Bryant  and  Hewitt  to  1861,  during  which 
time  it  was  edited  by  John  H.  Bryant.  Mr.  Bryant  had  sole 
charge,  1861-63;  John  W.  Bailey,  1863-72;  Mr.  Bailey  and  L.  J. 
Colton,  1872-74;  Mr.  Bailey  and  Chas.  P.  Bascom,  1874  to  date 
(1885).  Issued  weekly.  There  is  a  complete  file  of  the  Republican 
with  the  present  publishers. 

Bureau  County  Herald,  1848-short-lived :  Established  by  Philip 
Payne  as  a  democratic  organ. 

Yeoman  of  the  Prairie  Land,  1851 — -:  Conducted  by  Dr.  S.  Allen 
Paddock. 

Bureau  Covnty  Democrat,  1856-63:  Edited  by  C.  N.  Pine,  1856-58; 
Eckels  &  Kyles,  with  Eckels  as  editor,  1858;  Eckels  &  Gibons, 
1858;  W.  H.  Messenkop  (with  a  short  intermission  in  which  C.  J. 
Peckham  controlled  it)  1858-63.  Changed  to 

Bureau  County  Patriot,  1863-71:  Run  by  C.  N.  Smith  &  Co. 
Changed  to 

*Bureau  County  Herald,  1871-76:  Run  by  J.  C.  Whitney.  Sold  at 
sheriff's  sale,  1876. 

Quincy,  Adams  Co. 

Bounty  Land  Register,  1834-39:  Edited  by  Richard  Young.  Changed  to 
Argus,  1839-41:     Edited  by  John  H.  Petitt.     Changed  to 

Herald,  1841  to  date:  A  democratic  paper  edited  by  Austin  Brook 
for  several  years.  Daily  since  1850.  There  is  a  partial  file  in  the 
Quincy  Public  Library. 

Whig,  1838  to  date:  It  began  as  a  weekly  with  N.  Bushnell  and  A. 
Johnston  as  editors  and  H.  V.  Sullivan  as  publisher.  From 
August  18,  1838,  to  1852,  S.  M.  Bartlett  was  editor  with  Mr.  Sul- 
livan still  publisher.  It  was  edited  by  John  F.  Morton,  1852 — , 
and  conducted  under  the  firm  name  of  Morton  &  Sullivan,  1852-54; 
Morton  &  Young,  1854-55;  Morton,  Ralston  &  Co.,  1855-57.  In 
1858  the  Quincy  Republican  was  merged  in  the  Whiff — the  paper 
was  then  run  by  Mr.  Morton  and  F.  A.  Dallam — the  former  pro- 
prietor of  the  Republican.  In  the  fall  of  1859  Mr.  Morton  became 
sole  proprietor,  and  in  the  spring  of  I860  he  sold  to  James  J. 
Laugdon,  who  was  connected  with  it  until  18(58  when  it  passed 
into  the  hands  of  Bailhache  &  Phillips  with  Paul  Selby  as  editor, 
1868-69;  John  Tillson,  1869-71.  In  1871  Mr.  Selby  became  editor 
again.  Several  changes  occurred  after  this  as  to  proprietors  and 
editors  until  1878  when  C.  A.  and  D.  F.  Wilcox  became  owners 
and  publishers.  From  October  23,  1845,  to  April  16,  1846,  the 
paper  was  issued  tri-weekly.  The  first  number  of  the  daily  ap- 
peared March  22,  1852,  since  which  date  it  has  been  issued  daily 
and  weekly.  It  was  a  whig  organ  until  1859  when  it  became  the 
representative  of  the  republican  organization.  There  is  a  com- 
plete file  in  the  Whig  office,  and  a  partial  file  in  the  Quincy  Free 
Public  Library. 


i    "     'For  Princeton  newspapers  see  Bradley's  History  of  Bureau  Co.,  p.  307;  also  Boss's 
History  of  Illinois  Newspapers  p.  15. 


61 

Quincy,  Adams  Co. — Concluded. 

Republican,  1857-58:     Published  by  F.  A.  Dallam.    Joined  to  the 

*  Courier,  1857-58:  Published  by  Geo.  Linz.  It  was  a  German  papery 
whig  in  its  sympathies. 

Bichview,  Washington  Co. 

^Phoenix,  1856-58:     Edited  by  M.  L.  MeCord. 

Robinson,  Crawford  Co. 

^Gazette,  1857-58:  Edited  by  G.  W.  Harper.  Issued  weekly.  Dis- 
continued after  six  months.  File  lost  by  fire.  Favored  the 
Douglas  wing  of  the  democratic  party  and  was  the  first  political 
paper  issued  in  the  county. 

Rockford,  Winnebago  Co. 

Star,  1840-41:  A  democratic  paper  established  by  P.  Knappen.  The 
office  was  destroyed  by  a  mob  because  the  editor  denounced  the 
lynching  of  the  Driskells  in  Ogle  county.  There  is  a  file  in  the 
Rockford  Public  Library.  Changed  to 

Pilot,  184L— :     Edited  by  John  A.  Brown. 

Eock  River  Express,  1840-41:  Edited  by  B.  J.  Gray.  Whig.  File  in 
Rockford  Public  Library. 

Setter  Covenant,  published  by  Rev.  Seth  Barnes  and  Wm.  Rounse- 
ville,  1842-43.  Moved  to  St.  Charles  then  to  Chicago  where  it  was 
first  published  by  Charles  Stedman  and  edited  by  Mr.  Barnes. 
Now  the  Universahst,  Chicago. 

Winnebago  Forum,  1843-45:     Changed  to 

Rockford  Forum,  1845-54:  The  Forum  was  a  whig  paper  established 
by  J.  Ambrose  Wight.  Austin  Collon  conducted  it,  1843-54. 
Files  in  Rockford  Library.  Changed  to 

Republican,  1854-62:  Edited  by  E.  W.  Blaisdell,  Jr.,  1854-55;  E.  W. 
and  Richard  P.  Blaisdell,  1855-62.  File,  1855-62,  in  Rockford 
Public  Library.  It  was  merged  into  the 

Register,  1855  —  :  A  republican  paper,  issued  weekly.  Edited  by  E. 
C.  Daugherty,  1855-59.  In  1865  it  passed  into  the  hands  of  an  in- 
corporated company  and  was  edited  by  I.  S.  Hyatt  with  E.  H. 
Griggs  associate.  Mr.  Daugherty  succeeded  Mr.  Hyatt  as  editor 
and  Mr.  Griggs  followed  Mr.  Daugherty.  In  1859  it  appeared  as 
a  daily. 

Free  Press,  1848-50:  A  free- soil  democratic  paper,  edited  by  Henry 
W.  DePuy.  Partial  file  in  Rockford  Public  Library. 

Democrat,  1852-65:  Editors,  Benjamin  Holt;  Mr.  Holt  and  D.  T. 
Dickenson;  Mr.  Dickenson  and  R.  A.  Bird.  It  became  a  repub- 
lican paper  in  1854.  I.  S.  Hyatt  was  for  a  time  its  proprietor.  In 
1865  it  was  consolidated  with  the  Register  (which  see).  Files  from 
1852-60  in  Rockford  Public  Library.' 


*For  Quincy  newspapers  see  Murray,  Williamson,  &  Phelp's  History  of  Adams    Co., 
p.  p.  429-30. 

tFor  the  Richview  newspaper  see  Brink,  McDonough's  History  Washington  Co  ,  p.  32. 
JFor  the  Robinson  newspaper  see  Perrin's  History  of  Crawford  and  Clark  Cos.,  p.  83. 


62 

Bockford,  Winnebago  Co. — Concluded. 

Spirit  Advocate,  1854-56:  Issuer?  monthly.  Advocated  the  doctrines 
of  the  Spiritualists.  Managed  by  Dr.  Geo.  flaskell.  Files  in 
Rockford  Public  Library. 

Standard,  1858-59:  Favored  Douglas  democracy.  Established  by 
Springsteen  &  Parks.  Changed  to 

News,  1859-61:  Issued  daily  and  weekly.  In  1860  the  daily  ceased  to 
appear.  The  weekly  was  democratic  as  to  politics  and  the  daily 
was  neutral.  The  paper  was  founded  by  D.  G.  Croly  &  Co.  In 
1860  Grove  &  Ticknor  became  publishers.  They  were  succeeded 
by  Fox,  Rowe  &  Co.,  who  revived  the  publication  of  the  daily, 
and  the  weekly  became  known  as  the  Weekly  News.  In  1861  it 
was  merged  into  the  Register. 

Rock  River  Mirror,  1859, :    Established  by  Allen  Gibson.    Weekly 

until  1861,  when  it  began  to  appear  only  as  a  monthly.     Devoted 
to  insurance  matters. 

*Rockton  Gazette,  1857-58. 

JRock  Island,  Rock  Island  Co. 

Banner  and  Stephenson  Gazette,  1839-40:  Edited  by  H.  McGrere. 
Complete  files  in  the  Rock  island  Public  Library.  This  was  the 
first  paper  published  in  Rock  Island  county. 

Upper  Mississippian,  1840-46:  Edited  by  Daniel  Crist,  1840-44;  H.  G. 
Reynolds,  1844-46.  Complete  files  in  the  Rock  Island  Public 
Library. 

Advertiser,  1852-57:  Edited  by  F.  R.  Bennett,  1852-53;  F.  R.  Ray- 
mond, 1853-57.  Partial  files  in  the  Rock  Island  Public  Library. 

Northwestern  Advertiser,  1845, :     Incomplete  file  in  Rock  Island 

Public  Library. 

Republican,  1851-55:  Edited  by  F.  C.  Nichols,  1851-52;  J.  B.  Dan- 
forth,  1852-55.  Complete  files  in  the  Rock  Island  Public  Library. 

Daily  Commercial,  1858-59:     Files  in  the  Rock  Island  Public  Library. 

Register,  1859-62:  Issued  tri-weekly.  Editors,  T.  J.  Pickett  and  C. 
W.  Kirkland;  M.  S.  Barnes  and  Mr.  Kirklaud;  Messrs.  Pickett 
and  Barnes;  Mr.  Pickett  and  Alex.  Lamertine.  It  was  joined 
with  the  Moline  Independent  (which  see)  in  1862  to  form  the 

Union,  1862, . 

Argus,  1859  to  date:  Established  by  J.  B.  Danforth.  The  files  are 
complete  in  the  Rock  Island  Public  Library. 

Hock  Spring,  St.  Clair  Co. 

Pioneer,  1829-36:  It  was  the  organ  and  was  published  under  the  aus- 
pices of  the  Rock  Springs  Seminary — a  Baptist  school  founded  by 
John  M.  Peck.  At  the  beginning  it  was  published  by  T.  P. 
Green  and  edited  by  John  M.  Peck.  In  the  fall  of  1829  Mr.  Green 
sold  the  office  to  Mr.  Peck,  and  in  June,  1830,  Ashford  Smith 
took  charge  of  the  printing,  but  Mr.  Peck  remained  editor.  In 
1831  it  was  united  with  the  Western  Baptist — a  paper  under  the 
same  supervision  as  the  Pioneer  and  founded  about  the  same 
time — and  became  known  as  the 


*For  Rockford  newspapers,  see  Boss'  History  of  Ogle  Co.,  pp.  44,62,64. 


63 

Bock  Spring-,  St.  Clair  Co. — Concluded. 

Pioneer  and  Western  Baptist.  The  Pioneer  was  issued  semi-monthly. 
In  1835  it  became  known  simply  as  thf>  Pioneer.  In  1836,  the 
press  was  moved  to  Alton.  (See  ~Alton  Western  Pioneer  and  Bap- 
tist Standard  Bearer) . 

*  Western  Watchman, . 


Bockton,  Winnebago  Co. 

Gazette,  1857-59:     Edited  and  published  by  H.  W.  Phelps  and  wife. 

Bushville,  Schuyler  Co. 

Rushville  Journal  and  Military  Iract  Advertiser,  1835-36:  Published 
>  by  G.  W.  Davis  &  Co.  Abraham  Marshall  was  one  of  the  editor- 
ial staff.  From  Davis  &  Co.  it  passed  to  R.  W.  Renfroe  &  Co. 
Adams  Dunlap  was  the  next  owner  and  he  sold  to  J.  B.  Fulks. 
It  was  independent  as  to  politics,  favored  railroad  construction 
and  contained  much  Texas  news.  Changed  to 

Schuyler  Advocate,  1837-38:     Edited  by  J.  B.  Fulks.     Changed  to 

Test,  1838 :     A  whig  paper  published  for  eight  months  by  R.  A. 

Glenn  and  T.  Lyle  Dickey.     There  were  several  interruptions  in 
its  publication.     Changed  to 

Illinois  Republican,  1839-40:  It  now  represented  democracy  with  A. 
R.  Sparks  as  editor.  Changed  to 

Political  Examiner,  1840-43:     Edited  by  J.  S.  Anderson.     Changed  to 

Prairie  Telegraph,  1848-56:  Edited  by  B.  F.  Scripps  and  R,  R.  Ran- 
dall, 1848-50;  John  Scripps  and  J.  C.  Scripps,  1850-56.  In  1856 
it  was  sold  to  a  stock  company  and  appeared  as  the 

TTimes,  1856  to  date:  A  democratic  paper  issued  weekly  and  edited 
by  Scripps  and  Johnson  for  the  company,  1856-59;  A.  J.  Ashton, 

1859 ;  A.  D.  Davis  for  three  years;  J.  C.  Fox,  E.  A.  Snively, 

Edwin  Digson.  who  purchased  the  material  at  a  sheriff's  sale, 
1868  to  date  (1882). 

St.  Charles,  Kane  Co. 

Patriot,  1841-42:     Edited  by  John  Thomas.     Office  was  burned. 
Fox  River  Advocate,  1843 :    Edited  by  D.  D.  Waite. 

Prairie  Messenger,  1846-47:  Edited  by  Smith  &  Kelsey.  When  it 
passed  into  the  hands  of  Messrs  Wilson  and  Cockraft  it  was 
merged  with  the  Western  Mercury,  (which  see) .  There  is  one 
number  in  the  Wisconsin  State  Historical  Library. 

Better  Covenant.lS^ :     Edited  by  Rev.  Seth  Bai'nes,  assisted  by 

Rev.  Wm.  Rounseville.     Moved  to  Chicago  as  New  Covenant,  and 
is  now  the  Universalist. 

Kane  County  Democrat :     Published  by  Jones  and  Hubbard.     The 

number  issued  on  September  25,  1850,  is  in  the  Gail  Borden  Pub- 
lic Library  at  Elgin,  111. 


*  For  Rock  Spring  newspapers,  see  Brink  McDonough's  History  of  Madison  and  St.  Clair 
Cos.,  p.  209;  also  Boss'  History  of  Early  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  39. 

tFor  Kushville  newspapers  see  Brink.  McDonough's  History  of  Schuyler  and  Brown 
Counties,  p.  153. 


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Salem,  Marion  Co. 

Amercican  Eagle,  1852-53:  Published  and  edited  by  Thomas  F. 
Houtz.  Whig. 

Advocate,  1851-56:  A  weekly,  democratic  paper  edited  and  published 
by  John  W,  and  John  H.  Merritt.  In  1858  it  was  re-established 
by  E.  L.  and  J.  D.  and  J.  W.  Merritt,  and  its  existence  was  con- 
tinued until  1873.  From  1865  until  1873  it  was  edited  and  pub- 
lished by  Louis  V.  Taft. 

Spectator,  1856.  A  republican  campaign  paper  published  by  James  S. 
Coulter.  Changed  to 

Register,  1856-58:     Edited  by  E.  C.  Devore.     Changed  to 
*  Independent,  1858:     Edited  by  Joseph  M.  Prior. 

Sandwich,  DeKalb  Co. 

People's  Press,  1857 — six  months:  Edited  by  W.  L.  Dempster.  Inde- 
pendent on  all  subjects. 

Prairie  Home  Advertiser,  1859 — short-lived:     Edited  by  Mattison  and 
Higbee. 

^Sandwich  News, :     Edited  by  J.  M.  Higbee. 

Shawneetown,  Gallatin  Co. 

Shaivnee  Chief,  1818-24:  Called  later  the  Emigrant  and  the  Shawnee- 
to'tcn  Gazette.  Edited  by  Henry  Eddy.  The  chief  contributor 
was  James  Hall,  the  most  prominent  writer  in  Illinois  at  the  time. 
It  was  the  second  paper  in  the  State.  Authorities  differ  as  to  its 
position  on  the  slavery  question. 

Gallatin  Democrat  and  Illinois  Advertiser:  Published  in  the  thirties. 
Edited  by  McClernand  &  Stickney.  Number  four  of  volume  one 
is  in  the  Danville  Public  Library. 

Illinois  Republican, :  A  whig  paper  edited  by  Samuel  D.  Mar- 
shall. 

Southern  Illinoisan,  1852-60:  Started  by  W.  Edwards  &  Son.  It 
claimed  to  be  a  democratic  organ.  It  supported  Bissell,  the  re- 
publican candidate  for  governor,  and  Buchanan  for  president. 
After  Buchanan's  election  it  became  wholly  republican. 

Southern  Illinois  Advocate, :     Published  a  few  months  by  L.  J. 

S.  Turney  as  a  daily,  tri-weekly  and  weekly. 

Western  Voice, :     Published  for  some  time  and  continued  as  the 

tShaicneetown  Intelligencer  by  W.  H.  McCracken  &  Co. 

Shelbyville,  Shelby  Co. 

Okaii-,  1842-45:  Edited  by  W.  W.  Bishop.  Its  publication  was  irreg- 
ular. 

Banner,  1852-58;  It  first  advocated  democracy,  then  became  inde- 
pendent. Edited  by  D.  M.  Cantrill  and  W.  A.  Cochran,  1852; 
Cantrill,  1852-53;  office  closed,  1853-54;  Theophilus  Short,  1854-55; 
P.  L.  Shutt,  1855-58.  Changed  to 


*For  Salem  newspapers  see  Brink.  McDonousrh's  History  of  Marion  County,  p.  106. 
tFor  Sandwich  newspapers  see  Chapman  Bros'.  History  of  DeKalb  Co. 
tFor  Shawneetown  newspapers,  see  Goodspeed  Publishing  CoJ's  History  of  Gallatin, 
Saline,  etc.,  Co.,  p.  113. 


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Shelbyville,  Shelby  Co. — Concluded. 

Okaw  Patriot,  1858-63:  A  democratic  paper.  Edited  by  J.  W.  John- 
son, 1859-60.  In  1859  Mr.  Shutt  had  commenced  the  Banner,  and 
continued  it  for  eight  months,  when  it  was  consolidated  with  the 
Patriot,  1860.  Mr.  Shutt  was  manager  and  Anthony  Thornton 
editor,  1860;  Mr.  Shutt,  1860-63. 

*Prairie  Floiver, :    It  had  a  brief  existence.    Edited   by  J.  C. 

Duncan.     Published  and  issued  monthly  from  the  office   of  the 
Okaw. 

Sparta,  Randolph  Co. 

Columbus  Herald,  1839-40:  Edited  by  James  Marrow.  Neutral  as  to 
politics.  Changed  to 

Herald,  1840,  Jan.,  June:    Edited  by  J.  E.  Dietrich.    Changed  to 

Democrat,  1840-43:  Mr.  Dietrich  still  editor.  Favored  VanBuren  for 
President. 

Eandolph  County  Record,  1844-46:  Edited  by  0.  F.  McMillan.  Be- 
cause of  politics  it  was  moved  to  Chester  where  it  was  published 
six  months  as  the  Record,  (see  Chester  Reveille).  It  supported 
Polk  for  the  presidency. 

Prairie  Democrat,  1848-51:  A  campaign  paper  edited  by  J.  R.  Shan- 
non, 1848-51.  It  advocated  the  election  of  Lewis  Cass.  In  1851 
C.  P.  Johnson  leased  the  office  and  changed  the  name  to 

Independent,  —    — . 

Freeman,  1848-50:  Anti-slavery;  edited  by  James  Coleman.  Changed  to 

Journal,  1850-52:  Edited  by  J.  S.  Coulter  who  was  succeeded,  1852., 
by  Mrs.  Gentilens. 

Independent,  1851-55:     Edited  by ,1851-52.     It  was  suspended  but 

revived  by  S.  A.  Armour  and  he  leased  it  to  Parsons  Perry  who 
run  it  two  years.    J.  W.  Fletcher  moved  it  to  Chester. 

Springfield,  Sangamon  Co. 

Sangamo  Spectator,  1827-28:  Edited  by  Hooper  Warren.  He  sold  to 
Samuel  C.  Merideth.  Changed  to 

Journal  and  Sangamo  Gazette,  1829-30. 

Courier,  1830:  Editors,  Oreo.  Forquer  and  Thomas  Ford,  (later  gov- 
ernor of  Illinois) . 

Sangamo  Journal,  1831  to  date:  It  appeared  weekly  from  November 
10,  1831,  to  June  13,  1848.  It  appeared  first  as  a  daily  on  Monday, 
June  13,  1848,  and  has  since  been  issued  both  daily  and  weekly. 
This  paper  supported  the  whig  party,  thus  favoring  a  national 
bank,  protective  tariff  and  internal  improvements.  From  the 
birth  of  the  republican  party  the  Journal  supported  its  principles. 
Published  by  Simeon  and  Josiah  Francis,  183L-35;  Simeon  Fran- 
cis, 1835  38;  Simeon,  Allen,  and  J.  Newton  Francis,  1838-43; 
Simeon  and  Allen  Francis,  1843-55;  W.  H.  Bailhache  and  Edward 
L.  Baker,  1855-62.  On  September  23,  1847,  the  name  was  changed 
to  Illinois  Journal;  and  on  August  13,  1855,  the  name  of  the  paper 
was  changed  to  that  by  which  it  has  since  been  known,  namely, 


*For  Shelby ville  newspapers,  see  Brink.  McDonough's  History  of  Shelby  Co.,  p.  83. 

—5  H.  L. 


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Illinois  State  Journal.  There  is  nearly  a  complete  file  in  possession 
of  the  State  Journal  Company.  Volume  14  is  in  the  Withers 
Public  Library,  Bloomington. 

Illinois  Herald,  1830 :     Published  by  Samuel  S.  Brooks  and  Mr. 

Fleming. 

Illinois  Republican,  1835-39:  A  democrat  paper;  supported  Jackson's 
policy;  was  merged  into  the  Illinois  State  Register  in  1839.  It 
was  edited  and  published  by  John  L.  Roberts  and  Geo.  R. 
Weber.  Stephen  A.  Douglas  contributed  to  its  columns.  A  mob, 
one  of  which  was  the  sheriff  of  the  county,  attacked  the  office 
twice,  but  was  repelled  by  the  Weber  brothers. 

Illinois  State  Register,  1839  to  date:  First  known  at  Vandalia  as  the 
Illinois  Regifter  and  Vandalia  Republican  (which  see).  In  1839  it 
was  moved  to  Springfield  and  became  known  as  the  Illinois  State 
Register  and  People's  Advocate,  with  Wm.  Walters  and  Geo.  R. 
Weber  as  editors  and  publishers  to  1845.  Mr.  Walters  had  form- 
erly been  foreman  of  the  National  Intelligencer.  After  some 
months  the  words  "People's  Advocate"  was  quietly  dropped  from 
the  name.  Mr.  Walters  was  its  editor,  1845-46;  Chas.  H.  Lan- 
phier, 1846-47;  Mr.  Lanohier  and  Geo.  Walker,  1847-58;  Mr. 
Lanphier  aud  Edward  Conner,  1858  59;  Mr.  Lanphier,  1859-63; 
J.  W.  Merritt  and  Sons,  1863-66;  E.  L.  Merritt  &  Bro.,  as  pub- 
lishers and  John  W.  Merritt  as  editor,  1866  to  1873,  when  he  was 
succeeded  by  E.  L.  Merritt  as  editor.  In  1877  the  Merritt  Bros. 
:sold  to  a  stock  company,  and  in  1879  this  company  sold  to  the 
Webers  and  Chas.  Edwards.  Geo.  W.  Weber  was  acknowledged 
editor-in-chief.  In  1881  it  was  owned  and  published  by  Messrs. 
Smith,  Clendenin  and  Rees.  Mr.  Clendenin  is  at  present  con- 
nected with  the  paper.  In  1860  Wm.  M.  Springer  appeared  as 
editor,  and  in  1877  ex-Governor  John  M.  Palmer.  Complete  files 
at  the  Capitol,  in  State  Historical  Library.  Early  copies  in  base- 
ment of  the  Sangamon  County  Court  House.  File  for  1847  in  the 
library  of  the  Chicago  Historical  Society. 

Illinois  Messenger,  1840 :     Edited  by  S.  S.  Brooks. 

Times,  1844-45:    A  democratic  paper  edited  by  Samuel  S.  Brooks. 
•Old  Soldier,  published  in  1840  by  a  whig  general  committee. 
Old  Hickory^  published  by  a  democratic  general  committee. 

•Conservative,  issued  during  the  presidential  campaign  of  1856.  It  fa- 
vored Millard  Fillmore's  nomination  as  a  candidate  for  the  presi- 
dency. 

*  Illinois  State  Democrat,  1857-60:  Managed  by  J.  J.  Clarkson  and 
edited  by  Elliott  B.  Herndon.  While  it  claimed  to  represent 
democracy  it  combatted  the  "heresies"  of  Stephen  A.  Douglas. 

Staunton,  Macoupin  Co. 

Banner,  1858-60:     Edited  by  Parsons  Parcy. 


*  For  Springfield  newspapers  see  Interstate  Publishing  Co. 's  History  of  Sangamon  Co., 
p.  224;  also  Boss'  History  of  Burly  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.  38. 


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Sullivan,  Moultrie  Co. 

*Express,  1857-66:  Edited  by  J.  D.  Mondy,  1857-58;  J.  H.  Waggoner 
and  B.  B.  Haydon,  1858;  J.  H.  and  E.  E.  Waggoner,  1858;  E.  E. 
Waggoner,  1858-59;  J.  H.  and  I.  V.  Waggoner,  1859;  J.  H.  Wag- 
goner, 1859;  Mr.  Waggoner  as  manager  and  John  R.  Eden,  editor, 
1859-60.  In  1860  its  publication  ceased  for  a  while.  It  was  re- 
vived by  Alfred  N.  Smyser  and  conducted  by  him,  1860-62;  Berry- 
man  Bros.,  1862-66  (irregular);  Richard  Couch,  1866. 

Sycamore,  DeKalb  Co. 

Republican  Sentinel,  1854-58:  Edited  by  H.  A.  Hough,  1854- 57;  David 
Dusting,  1857-58.  Changed  to 

Sentinel,  1858-61:  Edited  by  E.  L.  Mayo,  Z.  B.  Mayo,  and  J.  A. 
Simons.  It  supported  Douglas  for  re-election  to  the  senate. 
Sold  to 

tTrae  Republican,  1857  to  date:  Edited  by  C.  W.  Waite,  1858-63;  H. 
L.  Boies.  1863-87;  T.  0.  Van  Galder,  1887  to  date.  Proprietors: 
C.  W.  Waite,  1857-58;  J.  H.  Beveridge  &  Co.,  1858-59;  0.  P. 
Bassett,  1859-62;  Mr.  Bassett  and  H.  L.  Boies,  1862-65;  John  Nor- 
ris  &  Co.,  1865-68;  H.  L.  Boies,  1868-74;  Boies  and  Taylor,  1874- 
75;  Boies  and  Armstrong,  1875-78;  Boies  and  Peck,  1878-80;  Boies 

and  Hartman,  1880-84;  H.  L.  Boies  &  Co.,  1884 .     It  was  issued 

weekly  until  December,  1869:  since  then  semi- weekly.  From  1861 
to  about  the  close  of  the  war  the  paper  was  known  as  the  Repub- 
lican and  Sentinel.  Files  in  office. 

Taylorvllle,  Christian  Co. 

Independent  Press,  1858-68:  Edited  by  Benjamin  Winters.  It  es- 
poused democracy.  The  press  on  which  this  paper  was  printed 
had  done  duty  in  the  office  of  the  Missouri  Republican  as  early  as 
1808.  The  first  number  of  that  paper  was  printed  on  it.  In  1831 
it  was  used  in  establishing  the  Sangamo  Journal  in  Springfield, 
Illinois. 

^Journal,  1859-short- lived :  Democrat;  weekly;  published  by  Carr, 
Van  Kirk  &  Co. 

Toulon,  Stark  Co. 

Prairie  Advocate,  1856-57:  Established  by  John  Gr.  Hewitt  and  John 
Smith,  the  latter  retiring  soon.  In  spring  of  1857  Mr.  Hewitt  sold 
to  Rev.  R  C.  Dunn,  who  changed  it  to 

ftStark  County  News,  1857-60:  Mr.  Dunn  soon  sold  to  Messrs.  Hen- 
derson and  Whitaker,  and  its  publication  was  continued  some- 
what irregularly  by  Dr.  S.  S.  Kaysbier. 

Tremont,  Tazewell  Co. 

lazewell  Whig,  1835-48:  Edited  by  Briggs  and  Farnham.  Later  the 
Mirror  (see  Pekin).  Volume  three  is  in  the  Withers  Public  Li- 
brary, Bloomington. 


*For  Sullivan  newspapers  see  Brink,  McDonough's  History  of  Moultrie  County,  p.  86. 
tFor  Sycamore  newspapers  see  Chapman  Bros.'  History  of  DeKalb  County. 
tFor  Taylorville  papers  see  Brink,  McDonough's  History  of  Christian  County,  p.  721. 
?For  Stark  County  newspapers  see  Mrs.  E.  H.  Shallenberger's  History  of  Stark  County, 


p.  161. 


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Tuscola,  Douglas  Co. 

*Press,  1859-short-lived :     Proprietor  left  between  two  days. 

Urbana,  Champaign.  Co. 

Union,  1852-62:  Edited  by  W.  N.  Coler,  1852-53;  J.  O.  Cunningham 
and  Benjamin  A.  Roney,  1853-54;  Cunningham  and  Flynn,  1854- 
58;  D.  S.  and  C.  E.  Crandall,  1858-61.  Issued  weekly.  File  in 
office  of  Union  at  Champaign  from  August,  1853,  to  August,  1858. 
Messrs.  Crandall  moved  the  office  to  Champaign  and  sold  to  John. 
Corrothers,  who  consolidated  it  with  the  Gazette  and  published  the 

Union  and  Gazette  to  1863.     Then  Messrs.  Crandall  published  the 

Union,  1863-68;  H.  L.   Nicolet  and  C.  E.  Schoff.  1868-76;  Schoff  and 

Geo.  P.  Christie,  1877-79:  Schoff  and  J.  H.  Moore,  1877 .    In 

1852  the  Union  advocated  the  election  of  Pierce  for  president.  In 
1856  it  came  out  for  Fremont,  and  has  since  remained  republican 
in  its  sympathies. 

Constitution,  1856-59:  A  democratic  newspaper  edited  by  Jacob  Zim- 
merman. Moved  to  Champaign  and  soon  discontinued. 

Spirit  of  Agricultural  Press,  —  — :  Edited  by  L.  G.  Chase  and 
Abert  Gore,  1857-58.  Changed  to 

Central  Illinois  Gazette,  1858  62:  Owned  by  Dr.  John  W.  Scroggs, 
and  edited  by  W.  A.  Stoddard,  1858  60;  by  Dr.  Scroggs  alone, 
1860-62.  He  sold  to  John  Corrothers  who  combined  it  with  the 
Union.  It  is  still  published. 

Clarion,  1859-60:  Edited  by  E.  A.  Munger  and  Lyman  E.  Knapp. 
Office  was  purchased  by  Wm.  Munhall  and  changed  to 

t Hickory  Boy,  1860 :     Edited  by  J.  W.  Jaquith  for  Mr.  Munhall. 

Favored  election  of  Douglas  to  the  presidency. 

Vandalia,  Payette  Co. 

Illinois  Intelligencer,  1820 :     Moved  from  Kaskaskia,  (which  see). 

Here  in  Vandalia  Mr.  Berry  was  succeeded  by  a  brother  and  Wm. 
H.  Brown.  In  the  convention  contest  of  1824,  differing  from  his 
associates,  Mr.  Brown  withdrew.  Robert  Blackwell  became  as- 
sociated with  Mr.  Berry  and  the  paper  became  pro- slavery.  Mr. 
Berry  finally  sold  his  interest  to  David  Blackwell.  It  now  fought 
the  convention.  Judge  Hall  was  for  a  time  its  editor.  In  the 
Mercantile  Library  of  St.  Louis  there  are  a  few  numbers  from 
1821  to  1826,  inclusive,  and  from  1827  to  1832,  the  file  is  complete. 

Vandalia  Intelligencer,  1822:  Established  by  anti-conventionists  led 
by  Gov.  Cole  and  Daniel  P.  Cook.  Edited  by  David  Blackwell,. 
Secretary  of  State. 

Illinois  Intelligencer, —  — :  Succeeded  the  Vandalia  Intelligencer. 
The  publication  and  editorial  management  were  entrusted  to  Col. 
Robert  Blackwell  and  Wm.  Berry.  It  championed  whig  principles. 

Illinois.  Magazine,  1830--33  (?):  Edited  by  Judge  Hall.  Salmon  P. 
Chase  and  Rev.  James  H.  Perkins  were  contributors. 

Gazette,  1831 : 


*For  Tuscola  newspapers  see  Battey  &  Co.'s  History  of  Douglas  County,  p.  167. 
tFor  Urbana  newspapers  see  Brink  McDonough's  History  of  Champaign  Co.,  p.  44. 


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Vandalia,  Fayette  Co. — Concluded. 

Illinois  Advocate,  1832-36:  A  democratic  paper  edited  by  John  York 
Sawyer.  Mr.  Sawyer  was  public  printer  of  the  State,  1832-36.  In 
1836  Seth  T.  Sawyer  was  made  public  printer  for  the  benefit  of 
the  widow  of  John  York  Sawyer.  (See  Edwardsville  Illinois 
Advocate.) 

State  Register  and  Vandalia  Republican,  1836:  A  democratic  paper  es- 
tablished by  Wm.  Walters.  Upon  the  death  of  Mr.  Sawyer,  edi- 
tor and  publisher  of  the  Illinois  Advocate,  his  paper  was  bought 
by  Mr.  Walters  and  both  papers  were  merged  and  became  the 

Illinois  State  Register  and  Peoples'1  Advocate,  1836-39:  Mr.  Walters 
did  the  public  printing  under  contract  with  Seth  T.  Sawyer  for 
the  benefit  of  Judge  Sawyer's  widow,  as  mentioned  above. 
Within  the  session  of  the  General  Assembly  of  1836-37,  Mr. 
Walters  was  elected  public  printer.  In  1839  the  paper  was  moved 
to  Springfield  and  it  became  known  as  the  Illinois  State  Register. 
(See  Illinois  Advocate,  Edwardsville,  and  Illinois  State  Register, 
Springfield.) 

Whig,  1831  39:  Edited  by  S.  C.  Sherman.  Being  in  reality  a  repro- 
duction of  the  Illinois  Intelligencer,  it  was  afterwards  called  the 
Vandalia  Whig  and  Illinois  Intelligencer.  Wm.  Hodge  succeeded 
Mr.  Sherman  as  editor. 

Free  Press,  1839 :     Edited  by  James  Kennaday,  who,  after  a  short 

time,  relinquished  its  management,  but,  in  about  two  years,  took 
it  up  again.  It  was  whig  and  a  great  admirer  of  Clay. 

Westevn  Souvenir,  1839-40:  Issued  monthly;  edited  by  Judge  James 
Hall. 

Olive  Leaf,  1843-45:  Edited  by  Killum  and  Lothrop.  Issued  weekly. 
It  was  a  religious  journal,  being  an  advocate  of  the  doctrine  of 
the  Baptist  church.  It  also  had  a  secular  department. 

Illinois  Sentinel,  1844-46:     Edited  by  John  McDonald.     Democrat. 
Fayette  Yeoman,  1850,  short-lived:  Edited  by  John  Kennaday.  Whig. 

Age  of  Steam,  :    Established  by   Mr.  Kennaday.    Disclaimed 

being  a  partisan  paper,  but  its  tendencies  were  "Whig."  When 
it  passed  into  the  possession  of  H.  P.  Bromwell,  he  styled  it  the 
Age  of  Steam  and  Fire. 

Fayette  Observer,  1855-62:  It  represented  democracy  until  1860  when 
it  became  republican  in  its  sympathies.  Edited  by  Tevis  Great- 
house  (with  a  brief  intermission  during  which  time  it  was  edited 
by  Mr.  Davis),  1855-59;  Messrs.  Sturgess  and  Hickman,  1859-62. 

*Fayette  Democrat,  1859  to  date  (1878) :  Founded  by  some  leading 
democrats  of  the  place,  and  placed  under  the  management  or 
Messrs.  Cosman  and  Flynn.  The  publication  was  very  irregular 
until  it  came  into  the  hands  of  the  present  (1878)  publisher, 
Charles  G.  Smith. 

"Warren,  Jo  Daviess  Co. 

Republican,  1855:     Published  one  year  by  Mr.  Blaisdell. 

Independent,  1857-66:  Started  by  Freeman  A.  Tisdell,  Sr.,  and 
Thomas  E.  Champion — Geo.  E.  Randall,  editor.  After  several 
changes  Herst  C.  Gann  became  editor  and  proprietor.  Changed  to 

Sentinel,  1866  to  date:     Published  weekly.     Files  are  in  the  office. 

*For  Vandalia  newspapers   see  Brink,  McDonough's  History  of  Fayette  Co.,  p.  40;  also 
Boss'  History  of  Early  Illinois  Newspapers,  p.p.  11, 16,  38. 


70 

"Warsaw,  Hancock  Co. 

Western  World,  1840-41:     Edited  by  D.  N.  White.  Whig.  Changed  to 

Signal,  1841-43:  Edited  by  T.  C.  Sharp.  Whig.  In  1843  the  office 
came  into  the  possession  of  Thomas  Gregg  and  Wm.  Y.  Patch, 
and  they  issued  the 

Message,  1843-44,  a  whig  paper.  In  1844  the  office  and  material  re- 
verted to  Mr.  Sharp,  who,  sometimes  alone  and  sometimes  with  a 
partner,  published  the 

Signal,  1844-47;  Gregg  &  Miller,  1847-50.  In  1850  it  was  sold  to  James 
McKee,  of  the  Nauvoo  Patriot,  and  he  established  the  Warsaw 

Commercial  Journal,  1850-53:  Mr.  McKee  sold  it  to  Dr.  Rankin  and 
he  removed  it  to  La  Harpe  where  it  was  known  as  the  Hancock 
Democrat,  (which  see).  In  1851  Mr.  Gregg  procured  an  old  press 
and  some  material  and  revived  the 

Signal,  1851-63:     In  1853  its  name  was  changed  to  the 

Express,  1853-55:  Issued  weekly  and  edited  by  T.  C.  Sharp.  He 
sold  it  to  G.  G.  Galloway. 

Hancock  Democrat,  1844,  four  issues.  Printed  at  the  office  of  the 
Signal  for  Mr.  E.  A.  Bedell.  Its  purpose  was  to  advocate  the 
claims  of  Jacob  C.  Davis  for  Congress,  but  he  failing  of  the  nom- 
ination, the  paper  was  discontinued. 

Popular  Tribune,  1849  or  1850  for  several  years:  A  communist  sheet 
managed  by  M.  Cobet  for  the  French  Icarian  Community. 

Temperance  Crusade,  1854:  Appeared  monthly.  Published  at  Express 
office  by  Mr.  Gregg.  In  a  few  months  it  reached  a  circulation  of 
1700  copies,  mainly  through  the  agency  of  the  Sons  of  Temper- 
ance. It  came  by  its  death  by  being  merged  with  a  similar 
sheet  published  in  Chicago. 

^Bulletin,  1856-63:  Its  editor  was  W.  K.  Davison.  For  a  part  of  the 
time  he  issued  a  small  daily.  He  entered  the  army,  leaving  the 
paper  in  charge  of  John  F.  Howe,  who  allowed  it  to  die. 

"Waterloo,  Monroe  Co. 

Independent  Democrat,  1843-45:     Edited  by  Elam  Rust.     Changed  to 
War  Eagle,  1845 :     A  democratic  paper. 

Patriot,  1852-58:  A  democratic  paper.  Its  publication  was  suspended 
a  short  time  in  1857-58.  Editor  was  Mr.  Abbott.  In  1856  he  sold 
to  H.  C.  Talbott  and  it  was  consolidated  with  the 

Monroe  Advertiser,  1851-56:  Edited  by  H.  C.  Talbott.  Soon  the  pub- 
lication of  the  Advertiser  was  stopped,  but  that  of  the 

Patriot  was  continued. 

Monroe  Demokrat  (German),  1856:  Edited  by  Wm.  Keelman  and 
managed  by  H.  C.  Talbott  for  a  company. 

Advocate,  1858  to  date  (1881):  The  editors  in  turn  for  a  joint  stock 
company  were  James  Sennott,  James  A.  Kennedy,  Mr.  Weedin, 
J.  C.  Goethe,  J.  F.  Gotshall,  1862-75.  In  1875  Mr.  Gotshall  pur- 
chased the  stock  of  the  company. 


*  For  Warsaw  newspapers,  see  Gregg's  History  of  Hancock  Co.,  p.  390;  also.  Boss'  His- 
tory of  Early  Illinois  Newspapers,  pp.  18-20. 


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"Watseka,  Iroquois  Co. 

Iroquois  Republican,  1856-72:  Published  weekly;  edited  by  Joseph 
Graham,  1856;  Franklin  Blades,  1856-60.  (See  Iroquois  Republi- 
can, Middle-port).  Changed  to 

Watseka  Republican,  1872 :     Files  are  in  office  except  from  1859 

to  1867. 

Middleport  Press,  1854-56:  Files  are  in  possession  of  L.  F.  Watson, 
Watseka,  Illinois. 

Waukegan,  Lake  Co. 

Lake  County  Herald,  1845-46:  Whig.  Edited  by  N.  P.  and  S.  M, 
Dowst. 

Lake  County  Visi tor,  1847 — six  months:  Non-partisan.  Published  by 
N.  W.  Fuller,  edited  by  H.  W.  Blodgett. 

Lake  County  Chronicle,  1847-55:  Published  by  W.  H.  Tobey  &  Co.r 
and  edited  by  A.  B.  Tobey. 

Free  Democrat,  1849 — six  months:  John  Henderson,  publisher,  and 
N.  W.  Fuller,  editor. 

Gazette,  1850  to  date:     Established  by  Nathan  C.  Greer. 

Freeman's  Advocate,  1854-55:  Established  by  John  Geutzel.  In 
about  a  year  it  was  sold  to  S.  I.  Bradbury  and  E.  S.  Ingalls,  who 
at  the  same  time  purchased  the  Lake  County  Chronicle.  They 
were  combined  under  the  name  of  the  Chronicle  and  Advocater 
which  was  afterwards  changed  to 

Independent  Democrat,  1855-57:  Still  edited  by  Messrs.  Bradbury  and 
Ingalls. 

Northwestern  Orient,  1856 :      Published  by  J.   N.   Brundage  and 

edited  by  J.  C.  Smith  and  Ira  Porter.    It  was  succeeded  by  the 

Excelsior,  —  -  1859 :     Published  and  edited  by  the  same  parties. 

*Lake  County  Citizen,  1859(?)-60(?) :  Published  by  Fuller  &  Bailey. 
This  is  the  same  Fuller  who  was  previously  connected  with  the 
Vrisitor. 

Wheaton,  DuPage  Co. 

DuPage  County  Gazette,  1856-57:     Edited  by  L.  E.  DeWolf. 

"Wilmington,  "Will  Co. 

Herald,  156-60:     Issued  weekly;  edited  by  W.  H.  Clark. 

"Winchester,  Scott  Co. 

^Republican, :     Published  by  Mr.  Ruggles. 

"Woodford,  Woodford  Co. 

Sentinel,  1854 : 


*Por  Waukegan  newspapers,  see  LeBaron  &  Co.'s  History  of  Lake  Co.,  p.  233. 
tFor  Winchester  newspapers  see  Knapp's  History  of  Scott  county,  p.  12. 


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Woodstock,  McHenry  Co. 

Sentinel,  1856  to  date:  Josiah  Dwight,  editor,  1856-58.  Editors  and 
proprietors:  A.  E.  and  W.  E.  Smith,  1858-66;  F.  M.  Sapp  and 
G.  B.  Richardson,  1866-69;  Wm.  E.  Smith,  1869-72;  G.  S.  South- 
worth,  1872-79;  Mr.  South  worth  and  E.  F.  Glennon,  1879-91; 
C.  A.  Lemmers,  1891  to  date.  At  first  G.  L.  Webb  and  T.  F. 
Johnson  were  proprietors,  and*  they  probably  edited  it  themselves 
for  a  brief  period  when  Mr.  Dwight  was  given  charge  of  that 
work.  In  1857  it  became  the  property  of  F.  W.  Franks  &  Son, 
with  Mr.  Dwight  still  editor.  It  was  not  until  the  advent  of 
Messrs.  Smith  that  local  news  began  to  be  a  feature  of  the  paper. 
It  has  ever  advocated  republican  principles.  There  are  complete 
files  in  the  office. 

Illinois  Republican,  1846-56:  Edited  by  Josiah  Dwight.  After  sev- 
eral suspensions  and  changes  of  name  it  became  the  Sentinel. 
In  1854  it  bore  the  name  of  the  Republican  Free  Press. 

Democrat,  1849-56,  1858-59:  Edited  by  F.  D.  Austin.  Its  publication 
was  suspended  a  few  months  in  1859.  James  L.  Martin  was 
owner  and  editor,  1860-62. 

Free  Press,  1854-55:  Republican.  The  material  became  the  property 
of  the  owners  of  the 

*Argus,  1856-57:  Democrat.  Edited  by  E.  W.  Smith  and  M.  L. 
Joslyn.  Mr.  Edson  was  owner  when  its  publication  ceased. 

*  For  Woodstock  newspapers  see  Interstate  Publishing  Co.'s  History  of  McHenry  Co., 
p,  300. 


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APPENDIX  A. 


CHEONOLGICAL    LIST 
OF 

MISSOURI  AND  ILLINOIS  NEWSPAPERS, 
1808-1897, 

IN    THE 

ST.  Louis  MERCANTILE  LIBRARY. 


lEvery  volume  has  been  collated,  and  deficiencies  are  indicated  below. 
W.,  Weekly;  S.-W.,  Semi-weekly;  D.,  Daily. 


1808. 

St.  Louis.     Missouri  Gazette,  Vol.  I,  No.  3,  July  26.     (Fac  simile  reprint.)  WA 

In  Vol.  labeled  Old  Newspapers,  C.  The  first  number  was  issued  July 
12, 1808.  Name  changed  Dec.  7, 1809,  to  Louisiana  Gazette;  original 
name  resumed  July  11,  1812. 

1812. 

St.  Louis.     Gazette  Extraordinary.    July  10. 

Broadside.  Declaration  of  war  between  Great  Britain  and  the  United 
States.  Old  Newspapers,  C. 

1816. 

ILaskaskia,  111.     Western  Intelligencer.     May-Dec.  W. 

Vol.  I  runs  from  May  15,  1816,  to  May  21,  1817.  Lacks  July  2,  16; 
Sept.  12,  19,  26;  Oct.  9,  16. 'j 


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1817. 

Kaskaskia,  111.     Western  Intelligencer.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Lacks  Feb.  26;  May  28;  June  4,  11,  18,  25;  July  2  to  Sept.  3. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Gazette.     Feb.  22.  W. 

In  Old  Newspapers,  C. 

1818. 

Kaskaskia,  111.     Western  Intelligencer.    Jan. -May  20.  W. 

Lacks  Feb.  18.    Became  Illinois  Intelligencer  with  issue  of  May  27. 

Illinois  Intelligencer.    May  27-Dec.  W. 

1819. 

Edwardsville,  111.    Spectator.    May-Dec.  W. 

Vol.  I  runs  from  May  29,  1819,  to  May  23,  1820.    Peck  Collection,  122* 

Kaskaskia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.    Jan. -May  12.  W. 

Lacks  March  31. 

St.  Louis.    Enquirer.    Vol.  3.     Oct.  13,  20,  23;  Nov.  6,  10,  27;  Dec.  I,  4,  11,. 
18,  22,  29.  S.-W. 

In  Old  Newspapers,  B.    Previously  called  Western  Journalr  and  Emi- 
grant. 

1820. 

Edwardsville,  111.    Spectator.    Jan. -Dec.  W_ 

Peck,  122. 

St.  Louis.    Enquirer.    Jan.  5,  8,  12;  Feb.  12,  27;  Mar.  4, 18,25,29;  April  12, 
15;  June  7;  Oct.  7,  21.  S.-W. 

In  Old  Newspapers,  B. 

1821. 

Edwardsville,  111.    Spectator.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

Peck,  122.    Lacks  May  8. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Gazette.     Feb.  7;  March  14.  W. 

In  Old  Newspapers,  C.     Name  changed  March  20,  1822,  to  Missouri 
Republican. 

Register.    Dec.  8.  W. 

In  Old  Newspapers,  B. 

Vandalia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.     Feb.  20.  W_ 

Peck,  122. 


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1822 

Edwardsville,  111.    Spectator.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Peck,  122. 

Star  of  the  West.    Nov.  30.  W. 

Peck,  122. 

Shawnee-Town,  111.    Illinois  Gazette.    Aug.  3.  W. 

Peck,  122. 

Vandalia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.    Oct.  12;  Dec.  7.  W. 

Peck,  122. 

1823. 

Edwardsville,  111.    Spectator.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Peck,  123. 

1824. 

Edwardsville,  111.    Illinois  Republican.    July  21.  W. 

Bound  with  Kaskaskia  Western  Intelligencer,  1816-1819. 

Spectator.    Jan.-Dec. 
Peck,  123.    Lacks  Dec.  21. 

St.  Charles,  Mo.    Advocate.    Dec.  24,  31.  W, 

Vol.  I  runs  from  Dec.  24,  1824,  to  Dec.  17,  1825.    See  below. 

1825. 

Edwardsville,  111.    Spectator.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

Peck,  123. 

St.  Charles,  Mo.    Advocate.    Jan.-Feb.  19.  W. 

Became  St.  Louis  Missouri  Advocate  with  issue  of  Feb.  28. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Advocate.    Feb.  28-Dec.  W. 

1826. 

Edwardsville,  111.    Spectator.    Jan.-Oct.  20.  W. 

Peck,  123. 

St.  Louis,    Missouri  Advocate.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

Name  changed  to  St.  Louis  Enquirer  with  issue  of  Dec.  14. 

Shawnee-Town,  111.    Illinois  Gazette.     Feb.  14.  W. 

Bound  with  Kaskaskia  Western  Intelligencer,  1816-19. 

Vandalia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.     March  30-Dec. 
Peck,  124. 


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1827. 
St.  Louis.    Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Lacks  Feb.  15,  29;  March  1,  8,  22,  29;  May  24,  31;   Sept.  13;  Oct.  4; 
Nov.  8,  29;  Dec.  13,  20,  27. 

Vandalia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Peck,  124. 

1828. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Lacks  Feb.  12;  March  18;  Dec.  9. 

Vandalia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Peck,  124. 

1829. 

Bock  Springs,  111.    Pioneer.    April  24.  "W. 

Peck,  125. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Lacks  Feb.  24;  March  30;  April  7;  May  12;  Sept.  1,  22;  Dec.  15. 

Vandalia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.     Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Peck,  124-5. 

1830. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Oct.  5.  W. 

Lacks  Feb.  23;  Apr.  27;  May  4,  11;  July  27;  Aug.  10, 17;  Sept.  14,21. 

Times  (Miller  and  Lovejoy's).    July  10-Dec.  W. 

Lacks  Nov.  6. 

Vandalia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

1831. 

Edwardsville,  111.     Western  Plowboy.    July  27.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

Oalena,  111.    Miner's  Journal.    July  30.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

Kaskaskia,  111.    Democrat.    July  26.  W. 

Peck,  125. 


77 

St.  Louis.    Beacon.     Extra,  July  21.  W. 

Broadside.    Appeal  of  Sp.  Pettis.     In  Old  Newspapers,  C. 

Missouri  Republican.     March  22.  W. 

In  Old  Newspapers,  C.     Changed  to  semi-  weekly  April  9,  1833; 
and  to  daily  Sept.  20,  1836. 

Times.     Jan.  1;  July  9-Dec. 

Shawnee-Town,  111.    Illinois  Gazette.    July  2.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

Vandalia,  111.    Illinois  Intelligencer.    Jan.  -Dec.  W. 

Lacks  Sept.  2.    Peck,  125. 


1832. 


Alton,  111.    Spectator.    June  1. 
Peck,  125. 


Edwardsville,  111.    Illinois  Advocate.    June  5.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

Galena,  111.    Galenian.    May  16.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

Jacksonville,  111.    Illinois  Patriot.     April  12.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

Bock  Springs,  111.     Pioneer  and  Western  Baptist.     May  25.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

St.  Louis.    Times.    Jan.  -March.  W. 

Springfield,  111.    Herald.    May  3.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

Sangamo  Journal.    June  7.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

Vandalia,  HI.     Illinois  Intelligencer.    Jan.  -March  3.  W. 

Peck,  125. 

1835. 

St.  Louis.     Evening  Herald.    Vol.  I.     June  5;  Nov.  9.  D. 

Lacks  July  24,  31;  Aug.  28,  29:    Sept.  28.    The  first  daily  issued  in 
St.  Louis. 


78 

1837. 

:St.  Louis.    Missouri  Argus.    May-Dec.  W.  &  S.-W. 

Includes  of  the  Weekly  Argus  (Vol.  III.),  May  26  to  June  2;  Nov.  25; 
Dec.  9;  and  of  the  Semi-weekly  (Vol.  I.),  June  9  to  Oct.  18;  Oct. 
25  to  Nov.  15;  Nov.  29  to  Dec.  9;  Dec.  13  to  Dec.  30. 

1838. 

.St.  Louis.    Missouri  Argus.    Jan.;  July-Dec.  S.-W.  &  D. 

Includes  Jan.  8  to  13,  23  to  29,  of  the  Semi-weekly;  Jan.  20  of  the 
Weekly;  and  July  31  to  Dec.  of  the  Daily.  Vol.  I.  of  the  Daily  ran 
from  July  31,  1838,  to  Jan.  31,  1839. 


1839. 
St.  Louis.     Missouri  Argus.    Jan.  1-31.  D. 

1840. 

St.  Louis.     Commercial  Bulletin.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  12;  March  16,  27;  July  28,  30;  Aug.  5,  8,  9,  15,  17,  22; 
Oct.  24;  Nov.  10,  11, 13. 

Log  Cabin  Hero.    May  7. 
Bound  with  St.  Louis  Mill  Soy,  1844. 

New  Era.    April  1;  Sept.  29.  D. 

Lacks  part  of  April  1,  and  Aug.  20. 

1841. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Argus.    Daily.    Jan.  1-Dec.  15.  D. 

Lacks  March  1,  20;  April  2,  23;  May  24;  June  17,  23;  July  5,  6;  Aug. 
27;  Sept.  20. 

Missouri  Argus.     Weekly.     Aug.  19;  Dec.  2.  W. 

New  Era.    March  30-Dec31.  D. 

1842. 
St.  Louis.    New  Era.    Jan.  1-March  29.  D. 

1843. 

St.  Louis.    New  Era.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Aug.  31. 


79 

1844. 
*Booneville,  Mo.    Coon  Hunter.    June  14;  Sept.  6.  W. 

*  Jefferson  City,  Mo.    Sentinel.    Dec.  14.  W. 

Spy.    July  13.  W. 

*Lexington,  Mo.    Harry  of  the  West.     May  3-Oct.  18.  W. 

Lacks  June  28;  July  5,  19;  Sept.  20,  27;  Oct.  4,  11. 

*St.  Louis.    Mill  Boy.    Feb.  10-Dec.  W. 


*NOTB.— With  this  volume  are  bound  the  papers  which  are  starred  above  and  below,  and 
the  following:  campaign  papers  of  1844: 

Baltimore,  Md.    American  Whig.    June  29. 

Patriot  and  Commercial  Gazette.    May  2. 
Batesville.  Ark.    The  forty -Acre  Soy.    Aug.  12. 
Canton,  N.  Y.    Engineer  and  Tariff  Advocate.    Sept.  26. 
Cincinnati,  O.    Daily  Clay  Champion.    Sept.  3. 

Daily  Straightout.    Aug.  6. 
Cleveland,  O.    Campaigner.    May  22. 
Columbus,  O.    Ohio  Coon  Catcher.    Aug.  31. 
Dayton,  O.    Coon  Dissector.    Aug.  30. 

Log  Cabin.    March  21. 1840. 

That  Same  Old  Coon.    July  13. 
Hagerstown,  Md.    Ashland  Star.    Aug.  16. 
Harrisburg,  Pa,    Clay  Bugle.    July  25;  Sept.  12. 
Old  Warrior.    July  27;  Aug.  17. 
Indianapolis,  Ind.     Whig  Rifle.    April  11. 
Lancaster.  Pa.    Mill  Boy.    Aug.  3;  Sept.  28. 
Louisville,  Ky.    Glee  Club  Clay  Trumpet.    Sept.  25. 

Journal— Extra.    July  25. 
Maysville.  Ky.    Henry  Clay  Bugle.    Aug.  1. 
Mobile,  Ala.    Clay  Banner.    June  29. 
New  Albany.  Ind.    Hepubliean  Banner.    May  11. 
.New  York,  N.  Y.    Clay  Tribune.    July  20. 

Sober  Second  Thouaht.    Oct.  12. 
Norristown.  Pa.    Clay  Flag  Staff.    July  31:  Oct.  30. 
Pittsburg.  Pa.    Harry  of  the  West.    June  26. 
Raleigh,  N.  C.     Whig  Clarion.    July  24. 
Richmond,  Ind.    Spirit  of  Old  Wayne.    Aug.  12;  Sept.  3. 
Springfield,  111.    Olive  Branch.    May  1. 15. 
Taunton,  Mass.    Clay  Whig.    Aug.  28. 

Washington,  D.  C.    National  Intelligencer—  Suppl.  to  Feb.  29. 
Washington,  Pa.    Champion  of  Whig  Principles.    July  31;  Sept.  2;  Oct.  23. 

That  Same  Old  Coon.    May  7. 
Woodstock,  Vt.    Coon  Hunter.    Sept.  14. 
-Also  the  following: 

Census  sheet  of  the  counties  in  Missouri  for  1844. 
Speech  by  Willis  L.  Williams. 

Missourian.     Oct.  21,  22,  23.  D. 

People's  Organ.    Jan. -Oct.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  22  to  March  22;  April  18  to  Oct.  19;  Oct.  22. 

Reveille.    July-Dec.  W. 

Slasher.    April  27. 


80 

1845. 

St.  Louis.   Mill  Boy.    Jan.  21.  W^ 

New  Era.    Jan.-March.  D_ 

Reveille.    Jan.-Dec.  W_ 

Lacks  July  14,  21;  Aug.  11;  Nov.  17;  Dec.  1,  8,  22. 

1846. 

St.  Louis.   Missouri  Reporter.    Daily.    July  27- Aug.  15.  D. 

Lacks  July  28;  Aug.  8.    Bound  with  St.  Louis  Union,  1846-7. 

Missouri  Reporter.     Tri- Weekly.    July  28-Aug.  21.         •     Tri-W^ 
Bound  with  St.  Louis  Union,  1846-7. 

New  Era.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Dec.  4. 

Reveille.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

Union.    Daily.    Aug.  17-Dec.  D_ 

Lacks  Nov.  29;  Dec.  26. 

Union.    Weekly.    Aug.  25-Dec.  W. 

Western  Watchman.    Nov. -Dec.  W» 

1847. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Republican.    Jan.  8-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  11,  27,  28,  30;  Feb.  2,  16,  25;  March  6,  30;  Aprit  12,  15, 
29;  May  7,  20. 

New  Era.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Dec.  30. 

Reveille.    Jan. -July  5.  W. 

Union.     Daily.     Jan.-Dec.  D~ 

Lacks  Jan.  2;  July  3;  Aug.  6;  Sept.  4,  17,  21;  Oct  2;  Nov.  11, 
23,  30;  Dec.  11,  13,  16,  30. 

Union.    Weekly.     Jan.-Dec.  W. 

Lacks  March  16. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

1848. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  4,  15;  March  6,  29;  April  25;  May  4,  13,  18;  June  2,  3>  10, 
24;  July  4,  8;  Aug.  5,  14,  21;  Sept.  1;  Oct.  12,  20,  21;  Nov.  9;  Dec. 
8,23. 

New  Era.    Jan. -June.  D. 

Lacks  March  11;  April  11;  June  5. 

Union.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  4,  17;  Feb.  1,  19,  29;  March  2,  6,  27;  April  6,  12,  13, 
18;  June  2,  3,  21;  July  19,  26;  Aug.  4,  22,  23;  Sept.  7,  11,  28; 
Oct.  17,  21,  24,  31;  Nov.  1,  2,  4,  10,  16,  18. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan.-Dec.  W_ 


81 

1849. 

St.  Louis.   Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  3,  5,  9.    None  published  May  18-20,  June  9. 

New  Era.    Jan.-Dec.         .  D. 

Union.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  March  22;  April  30;  Aug  3. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan.-Dec.  W.. 

1850. 

St.  Louis.   Intelligencer.     Morning.     Jan.-Dec.  D_ 

Intelligencer.    Evening.     Oct.  14. -Dec.  D. 

Bound  with  the  St.  Louis  New  Era,  July-Dec.,  1850. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Juue  6,  7,  20,  24,  25;  July  5;  Dec.  13. 

New  Era.    Feb.  5-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  April  1;  Aug.  1;  Sept.  2. 

Tiiries  (Buckner's).    May  27-Dec.  D. 

Contains  census  sheet  of  Missouri  for  1848. 

Union.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  19. 

1851. 

St.  Louis,  'intelligencer.     Morning.     Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Feb.  5;  Aug.  30. 

Intelligencer.     Evening.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  April  11,  29;  May  5;  Sept.  23;  Nov.  28. 

Union.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  12;  Aug.  1. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan.-Dec.  W»- 

1852. 

St.  Louis.   Evening  News.    April  17-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  12.    Volume  I.  begins  April  17. 

Intelligencer.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Morning  Signal.    Jan.-July  8.  D. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan, -Dec.  W. 

—6  H.  L. 


82 

1853. 
St.  Louis.   Evening  Netvs.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Intelligencer.     Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Dec.  27.  . 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Sept.  19. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

1854. 

St.  Louis.    Evening  News.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Intelligencer.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Feb.  25;  May  30;  pp.  3  and  4  of  June  30. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

1855. 

St.  Louis.    Evening  News.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Intelligencer.    Jan.-Dec,  D. 

Leader.     March  10-Dec.  W. 

Vol.  I. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Deo.  D. 

Lacks  Feb.  23;  June  1;  December  31. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

1856. 
St.  Louis.    Evening  Neirs.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Intelligencer.    July-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Sept.  10,  12;  Nov.  11. 

Leader.     Weekly.    Jan. -March  1.  W. 

Leader.     Daily  (morning).     Oct.  13-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Dec.  6.     Vol.  1  begins  with  Oct.  13. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Feb.  12-15. 

Western  Watchman.     Jan.-Dec.  W. 


83 

1857. 

St.  Louis.    Evening  Netvs.    Jan. -Dec.  .  D. 

From  Oct.  13  to  Dec.  31  called  Evening  News  and  Intelligencer. 

Intelligencer.    Jan.-Oct.  12.  D. 

For  continuation  see  above. 

Leader.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  pp.  1-6  of  May  31;  Nov.  3. 

Missouri  Democrat.    July-Dec.  D. 

Vol.  VI.  runs  from  July  1,  1857,  to  Feb.  3,  1858.  D. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  D 

Lacks  Aug.  14. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan. -Dec.  W 

1858. 

St.  Louis.    Evening  News  and  Intelligencer.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Leader.    Jan. -Feb.  3.  D. 

Lacks  part  of  Feb.  3. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Missouri  Republican.     Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

1859. 

St  Louis.    Evening  Bulletin.     Oct.  18-Dec. 
Vol.  I.  begins  with  Oct.  18. 

Evening  News.    Jan.-Dec. 
Called  Evening  News  and  Intelligencer  up  to  June  24,  inclusive. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec. 
Lacks  May  10. 

Western  Watchman.    Jan.-Dec. 

1860. 

St.  Louis.    Evening  Bulletin.    Jan. -April  18.  V  D. 

Lacks  Feb.  15;  March  16,  20. 

Evening  Neics.    Jan. -Dee.  D. 

Express.     March  10-Oct.  31.  D. 

Vol.  I.    Lacks  June  6,  15,  22;  July  20;  Sept.  1;  Oct.  3. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Sept.  22. 

Missouri  State  Journal.     March  11-July  12.  D. 

Vol.  I. 


84 

1861. 

St.  Louis.     Evening  News.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Sept.  24. 

Legal  Record.     March  11-Dec.  D. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  10,  14,  24;  March  2,  15. 

Missouri  Republican.     Morning  Edition.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Missouri  Reptiblican.     Evening  Edition.     July  18-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  27;  Aug.  9,  11;  Sept.  26. 

Missouri  State  Journal.     March  11-July  12.  D. 

Vol.  I. 

1862. 

St.  Louis.     Evening  News.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  31. 

Journal  of  Commerce.     April  24-July  30.  W. 

Legal  Record.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Not  published  Jan.  2.    Lacks  Nov.  18,  28,  29. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -June.  D. 

Lacks  pp.  3-4  of  June  30. 

Union.    June  9-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  part  of  Sept.  10. 

1863. 

.St.  Louis.    Evening  Neics.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Consolidated  in  1867  with  the  Dispatch. 

Legal  Record.    June  10-Sept.  8.  D. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  6;  June  19;  Sept.  24;  Nov.  10,  14,  23,  24;  Dec.  8, 12, 
14,  15,  16,  19. 

Missouri  Republican.  D. 

July  11  partly  missing. 

Union.    Jan. -June  8.  D. 

Lacks  March  29.    Consolidated  with  the  Dispatch. 

1864. 

St.  Louis.    Dispatch.     Nov.  21-Dec.  D. 

.  Vol.  I.  begins  Nov.  21.     Lacks  Nov.  25. 

Missouri  Democrat.     Jan. -June.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  1. 

Missouri  Republican.     Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  pp.  1-2  of  Jan.  1. 


85 

1865. 

St.  Louis.    Dispatch.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  April  5. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan. -June  30.  D. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  March  31;  June  2. 

1866. 

>St.  Louis.    Dispatch.    Jan. -June  30.  D. 

Journal  of  Commerce.     March  8-Dec.  W. 

Lacks  May  24. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Times.    July  21-Dec.     (Hutchins').  D. 

Vol.  I.  begins  with  July  21. 

1867. 

St.  Louis.    Dispatch.    July  1-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  part  of  Oct.  30;  Nov.  27. 

Journal  of  Commerce.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Sept.  26. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Jan.  1.  and  March  19  mutilated. 

Times.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  8,  11,  14,  16,  23;  Aug.  20. 


1868. 

'-St.  Louis.    Dispatch.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  4,  26. 

Journal  of  Commerce.    Jan.-Dec.  W. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  4;  Dec.  17,  18. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Feb.  27;  March  14;  pp.  3-4  of  March  18;  May  27. 
Times.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  7,  24,  31;  March  19;  April  28;  Sept.  29;  Nov.  28. 


86 

1869. 

St.  Louis.    Dispatch.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  April  9. 

Journal  of  Commerce.    Jan. -Dec.  W. 

Lacks  Sept.  24. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Nov.  19. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -June  30.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  17;  March  18;  pp.  1-2  of  April  27. 

Times.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  24,  26;  Dec.  4.    Not  published  July  5. 

Tribune.    Oct.  26-Dec.  D. 

Vol.  I.  begins  Oct.  26. 

1870. 

St.  Louis.    Dispatch.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Aug.  11. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  July  5;  Oct  7. 

Missouri  Republican.     May  26-Dec.  D.. 

limes.    Jan.-Dec.  .  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  5,  31;  Feb.  1,  9;  July  3,  17,  18;  Aug.  5;  Oct.  24,  28, 
29,  31;  Dec.  12. 

Tribune.    Jan. -June  30.  D.. 

1871. 

St.  Louis.    Missouri  Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D.. 

Lacks  Oct.  5,  10,  13.  24;  Dec.  24;  and  all  Sunday  numbers. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Times.    Jan.  Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Oct.  18. 

1872. 

St.  Louis.     Globe.    July  18-Dec.  D. 

Vol.  I.  begins  with  July  18. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  17;  and  all  Sunday  numbers. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

•Times.    Jan.-Dec.    (  D. 

Lacks  March  5;  May  15;  July  2;  Aug.  14,  21;  Sept.   21;  Oct.  6. 


87 

1873. 
St.  Louis.     Globe.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Dispatch.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Jan.  31  mutilated. 

Missouri  Democrat.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  7,  18,  30;  April  29;  Aug.  19;  Sept.  5;  Nov.  24;  Dec. 
20,  22,  30;  and  all  Sunday  numbers. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Times.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  2;  June  21;  Sept.  10,  25. 

1874. 

St.  Louis.    Globe.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Missouri  Democrat.     Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Aug.  19;  and  all  Sunday  numbers,  excepting  July  5  and 
•     Nov.  8. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Times.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  16,  27;  Feb.  8;  Oct.  11. 

1875. 

St.  Louis.    Globe.    Jan. -May  19.  D. 

Merged  with  the  Missouri  Democrat  Junel,  as  Globe- Democrat,  Vol.  I. 

Globe-Democrat.    June  1-Dec.  D. 

Vol.  I  runs  from  June  1,  1875,  to  May  19, 1876.  Lacks  June  20; 
Oct.  23. 

Missouri  Democrat.    Jan. -May  31.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  1;  May  28;  and  all  Sunday  numbers,  excepting 
May  16,  23,  30.  For  continuation  see  above. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Times.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  April  28;  June  30;  July  12,  19;  Aug.  2,  13,  21,  22,  27; 
Sept.  7,  12,  20,  29;  and  most  of  the  papers  from  April  to  June 
are  mutilated. 

1876. 

St.  Louis.     Globe- Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Feb.  10;  March  27;  April  30;  Sept.  7. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Times.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  May  13;  June  21. 


1877. 

St.  Louis.     Globe. Democrat.    Jan. -Dec.  D, 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  D~ 

Times.    Daily.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Times.     Weekly.     July  5-Dec.  W. 

Lacks  Sept.  6,  13. 

1878.  '.  ', 

St.  Louis.    Evening  Post.    Jan.  10-Dec.  D. 

Vol.  I.  runs  from  Jan.  10,  1878,  to  Jan.  9,  1879.    Dec.  12-31  called 
Post  and  Dispatch. 

Globe- Democrat.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Dec.  31. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan. -Dec.  D, 

Times.    Daily.    Jan. -Dec.  D, 

Times.    Weekly.     Jan. -Dec.  W> 

Lacks  Oct.  3. 

1879. 

St.  Louis.     Globe-Democrat.    Jan. -Dec.  D. 

Lacks  Jan.  12;  Feb.  3;  June  6. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D, 

Post  and  Dispatch.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  pp,  1-4  of  March  10;  April  16;  Nov.  1. 

Times- Journal.     Daily.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Oct.  23-Deo.  31  called  Times. 

limes- Journal..     Weekly.     Jan.-Dec.  W. 

Oct.  30-Dec.  25  called  Times. 

1880. 

St.  Louis.     Globe-Democrat.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  May  14. 

Missouri  Republican.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Post-Dispatch.    Jan.-Dec.  D. 

Lacks  June  30;  Sept.  6. 

limes.     Daily.     Jan. -June  30.  D. 

Times.     Weekly.     Jan.-June  24.  W. 


89 

Jan.  1881,  to  Dec.,  1888,  inclusive. 

St.  Louis.     Globe-Democrat.  D. 

Lacks,  1882,  Jan.  15;  Oct.  18;  Dec.  4. 

1883,  May  31;  July  11,  18;  Aug.  12. 
1886,  Aug.  7,  15,  19,  22. 
1888,  Jan.  1;  Dec.  20. 

Missouri  Republican.  D. 

Name  changed  to  St.  Louis  Republic  May  31,  1888. 
Lacks,  1881,  Aug.  23. 
1884,  Aug.  31. 

Post-Dispatch.  D. 

Lacks,  1881,  May  31. 

1882,  April  29;  May  22,  23,  24,  27. 

1883,  May  31. 
1888,  Dec.  31. 

Jan.,  1889,  to  Dec.,  1897,  inclusive. 

St.  Louis.     Globe-Democrat.  D. 

Lacks,  1889,  Aug.  31. 
1892,  Jan.  31. 

Post-Dispatch.  D. 

Lacks,  1890,  Sept.  12. 

1891,  Dec.  17,  18,  19. 

1892,  July  1  to  Dec.  31,  inclusive. 

1893,  Jan.  1  to  Sept.  30,  inclusive. 

Republic.  D. 

Lacks,  1892,  July  17;  Oct.  28;  Nov.  2,  9,  20;  Dec.  9,  16,  18. 

1893,  Jan.  15;  Feb.  7. 

1894,  Dec.  23  mutilated. 


—7  H.  L. 


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APPENDIX  B. 


The  following  histories  of  Illinois  counties,  except  those  printed' 
in  italics  at  the  end  of  the  list,  are  to  be  found  in  the  State  Historical 
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county  history,  indicates  that  that  history  is  also  in  the  library  of 
the  Chicago  Historical  Society;  the  dagger,  f,  indicates  that  it  is  in 
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Newberry  Library  of  Chicago.  There  are  eight  counties  whose  his- 
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